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Discipline, Not Destruction
Commentators note that God addresses His people with tenderness ("O my people") even as He allows the Assyrians to act as a "rod" of discipline. The coming affliction is real, but it is a corrective measure from a loving Father, not a destructive blow meant to annihilate His people. This distinction is key to understanding God's heart during times of trial.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Theologian
Therefore ... - In this verse the prophet returns to the main subject of this prophecy, which is to comfort the people of Jerusalem…
19th Century
Bishop
O my people ... be not afraid of the Assyrian. —The practical conclusion of all that has been said is that the people sho…
16th Century
Theologian
Therefore, thus says the Lord Jehovah of hosts. He continues with the same consolation, which belongs to the godly alone, who at that time…
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17th Century
Pastor
Therefore thus says the Lord God of hosts: Since there is such a decree, and this will certainly be executed:
17th Century
Minister
Through our afflictions, we may learn not to place our confidence in created things. Only those who return to him in truth, not in pretense and out…