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Therefore said I, Look away from me, I will weep bitterly; don`t labor to comfort me for the destruction of the daughter of my people.
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A Prophet's Heartbreak
Commentators explain that Isaiah's desire to be left alone reveals a grief so profound it cannot be comforted. He refers to Jerusalem as 'the daughter of my people,' showing that he feels the nation's impending doom as a deep, personal, and bitter family tragedy.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Look away from me - Do not look upon me - an indication of deep grief, for sorrow seeks to be alone, and grief avoids publicity and exposu…
19th Century
Anglican
Therefore said I, Look away from me. —The tone is that of one who wishes to be alone in his sorrow. It is too deep for vi…
16th Century
Protestant
Therefore I said. Here the Prophet, in order to affect the hearts of the Jews more deeply, not only assumes the character of a mourner but…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore said I Not God to the ministering angels, as Jarchi; but the prophet to those that were about him, his rel…
Why is Jerusalem in such terror? Her slain men are not slain with the sword, but with famine; or, slain with fear, disheartened. Their rulers fled,…
13th Century
Catholic
The burden of the valley. Here the prophet issues a threat against those who were joined to the people of God by their position of…
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