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but with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and decide with equity for the humble of the earth; and he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips shall he kill the wicked.
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A King for the Humble
Commentators emphasize that the Messiah's reign is defined by perfect justice for the vulnerable. He champions the 'poor' and 'meek'—not just the economically disadvantaged, but those who are spiritually humble and recognize their need for God. Unlike corrupt earthly rulers who favor the powerful, Christ actively defends and brings equity to those the world overlooks.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Shall he judge the poor - That is, he shall see that impartial justice is done to them; he shall not take part with the rich against the poo…
19th Century
Anglican
With righteousness shall he judge the poor ... —The picture which Isaiah had drawn of the corrupt judges of his time give…
16th Century
Protestant
For he will judge the poor in righteousness. Here he shows that Christ will be the guardian of the poor, or, he points out the pe…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But with righteousness shall he judge the poor The poor sinner, that is sensible of his spiritual poverty, and comes…
The Messiah is called a Rod and a Branch. These words signify a small, tender product; a shoot, such as is easily broken off. He comes forth from t…
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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