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There shall be a highway for the remnant of his people, who shall remain, from Assyria; like as there was for Israel in the day that he came up out of the land of Egypt.
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A New Exodus
All commentators agree that this verse intentionally echoes the Exodus. Just as God miraculously parted the Red Sea to create a path for Israel, He promises to make a clear, unobstructed "highway" for His remnant to return. This powerful image of a 'new Exodus' serves as a guarantee of God's future faithfulness based on His past actions.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And there will be a highway—All obstructions will be removed, and they will be permitted to return without hindrance (compare the note at Is…
19th Century
Anglican
And there shall be a highway for the remnant ... —The “highway” is, as in Isaiah 19:23; Isaiah 49:11, and else…
16th Century
Protestant
And there shall be a path. This verse contains nothing new, but explains the former verse. The people would perceive the same power of God…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And there shall be a highway for the remnant of his people That is, through the river…
When the gospel is to be publicly preached, the Gentiles would seek Christ Jesus as their Lord and Saviour, and find rest of soul. When God's time …
13th Century
Catholic
And the spirit of the Lord will rest upon him. Here the prophet describes his sanctity in three respects:
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