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From the sole of the foot even to the head there is no soundness in it: Wounds, welts, and open sores. They haven`t been closed, neither bandaged, neither soothed with oil.
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A Nation Beaten for Sin
Most commentators see this verse as a graphic depiction of Israel's punishment. The nation is compared to a person beaten from head to toe, whose wounds are left to fester. This powerful image illustrates the devastating national calamities—like invasion and destruction—that have resulted from their persistent rebellion against God. The suffering is a severe, yet unheeded, chastisement.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
From the sole of the foot ... - Or as we say, ‘from head to foot,’ that is, in every part of the body. There may be included also the idea t…
19th Century
Baptist
Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint. From the sole of the foot …
16th Century
Protestant
From the sole of the foot even unto the head there is no soundness in it. Here he proceeds with the same comparison and repeats the same s…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
From the sole of the foot even unto the head [there is] no soundness in it Every memb…
Isaiah signifies, "The salvation of the Lord"—a very suitable name for this prophet, who prophesies so much about Jesus the Savior and His salvatio…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Hear, O you heavens, and give ear, O earth. Here begins the discourse of this book. From this point, it will be divided a…
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