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The whole earth is at rest, [and] is quiet: they break forth into singing.
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Joy Follows Justice
Commentators explain that the 'rest' and 'singing' are the world's reaction to the fall of the oppressive Babylonian empire. Nations that were once silenced by fear now erupt in celebration. This illustrates a profound principle: when God removes a tyrant, He brings peace and relief to the oppressed, turning their sorrow into song.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The whole earth is at rest - The kingdom of Babylonia, or Chaldea, extended nearly over the whole pagan world. Now that Babylon was…
19th Century
Anglican
They break forth into singing ... — The phrase is noticeable as characteristic of Isaiah (Isaiah 44:23; [Refe…
Baptist
Babylon, which no one could resist, is herself destroyed, and there is no one to come to her assistance.
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16th Century
Protestant
They break forth into singing. Here he shows how greatly tyrants are hated by the whole world. When they are dead or ruined, all…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The whole earth is at rest, [and] is quiet
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13th Century
Catholic
409. Her time is near at hand. In this part, he promises liberation to the Jews through the destruction of Babylon, which he threatened abov…
