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The Messiah is the Judge
Commentators unanimously identify the 'he' who judges as the Messiah. His reign establishes peace not through military conquest, but by acting as a divine judge or arbitrator whose decisions resolve conflicts. The gospel itself is the instrument that brings an end to war, replacing the rule of force with the rule of God's righteous law.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 2:4
18th Century
Theologian
And he shall judge - Or he shall exercise the office of a judge, or umpire. This literally refers to the God of Jacob ([Reference I…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 2:4
19th Century
Bishop
He shall judge among the nations. —For “rebuke” understand decide or arbitrate. The ideal Divine King i…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 2:4
19th Century
Preacher
They shall not save their weapons for future use, or believe in the theory that the best way to preserve peace is to be prepared for war; but they …
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 2:4
16th Century
Theologian
And he shall judge among the nations. He means that the doctrine will be like a king’s scepter, so that God may rule among all nations; fo…
John Gill
On Isaiah 2:4
17th Century
Pastor
And he shall judge among the nations
Or, "it shall judge"; either the mountain of the Lord's house, as Abarbinel thi…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 2:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The calling of the Gentiles, the spread of the gospel, and that far more extensive preaching of it yet to come, are foretold. Let Christians streng…