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From the uttermost part of the earth have we heard songs: Glory to the righteous. But I said, I pine away, I pine away, woe is me! the treacherous have dealt treacherously; yes, the treacherous have dealt very treacherously.
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A Tale of Two Realities
This verse presents a sharp contrast. On one hand, the prophet hears songs of praise from the ends of the earth, a vision of God's future, global victory. On the other, he is overwhelmed by present suffering and betrayal. Commentators explain this captures the Christian experience: holding onto the certain hope of God's ultimate triumph while grieving the painful realities of a broken world.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
From the farthest part of the earth—The word ‘earth’ here seems to be taken in its usual sense, denoting countries outside the borders of Pa…
19th Century
Anglican
From the uttermost part of the earth ... — The words glory to the righteous sound at first like a doxology addre…
16th Century
Protestant
From the farthest part of the earth. This verse contains two statements that seem to conflict with each other. It begins with a joyful des…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
From the uttermost part of the earth have we heard songs , &c.] Of praise and thanksgivings, on account of the judgm…
Believers may be driven into the farthest parts of the earth, but they are singing, not sighing. Here is terror for sinners; the prophet laments th…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Behold the Lord. In this part, the prophet threatens the destruction of the entire earth. This can refer either to the de…
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