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Survival Is by Mercy Alone
Commentators unanimously agree that Israel's survival was not due to their own goodness but was an act of pure mercy from God. Isaiah emphasizes that had God not sovereignly chosen to preserve a "very small remnant," the nation would have faced total destruction, just like Sodom and Gomorrah. This highlights that God's preservation of His people is a gift of grace.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 1:9
18th Century
Theologian
Except... - It is owing entirely to the mercy of God that we are not like Sodom. The prophet traces this not to the goodness of the nation, …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 1:9
19th Century
Bishop
Except the Lord of hosts...—This name also had been stamped on the prophet’s mind at the time of his call ([Reference Isa…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 1:5–9
19th Century
Preacher
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 …
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 1:9
16th Century
Theologian
Except the Lord of hosts had left unto us. Here he concludes what he had previously declared concerning God’s chastisements: that the deso…
John Gill
On Isaiah 1:9
17th Century
Pastor
Except the Lord of hosts had left unto us a very small
remnant
This is an instance o…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 1:1–9
17th Century
Minister
Isaiah signifies, "The salvation of the Lord"���a very suitable name for this prophet, who prophesies so much about Jesus the Savior and His salvat…