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He shall spread forth his hands in the midst of it, as he who swims spreads forth [his hands] to swim; but [Yahweh] will lay low his pride together with the craft of his hands.
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God's Unstoppable Power
Most commentators agree that the swimmer in the verse is God. The image depicts His overwhelming and complete power. Like a swimmer forcefully parting the waters, God extends His might over all His enemies, striking on both sides and leaving no part untouched. This powerful metaphor illustrates the totality and effortlessness of God's sovereign judgment against pride and opposition.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And he shall spread forth his hands - The sense is, that Yahweh would stretch out his hands everywhere, prostrating his enemies, an…
19th Century
Anglican
As he that swimmeth spreadeth forth his hands to swim. — The structure of the sentence leaves it uncertain whether the comparison …
16th Century
Protestant
And he shall spread out. The Prophet now explains and confirms the previous statement, but he employs a different metaphor, meaning that t…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them , &c.] In the midst of Moab, in the midst of the enemies of the …
With joy and praise will those who looked for the Redeemer welcome the good news of him; and with a triumphant song, glorified saints will enter in…
13th Century
Catholic
O Lord, you are my God. Here, thanksgiving is presented. It is offered for three reasons:
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