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Praise from Former Enemies
Most commentators agree that the 'strong people' and 'terrible nations' are not Israel, but powerful, hostile gentile nations. After witnessing God's decisive judgment against a primary oppressor (like Babylon), these surrounding peoples are moved to fear and glorify Him. This demonstrates that God's power can bring even His fiercest opponents to a place of awe.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 25:3
18th Century
Theologian
The strong people - The reference here is probably not to the Babylonians, but to the surrounding nations. The deliverance of the Jews, and …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 25:3
19th Century
Bishop
Therefore shall the strong people ... —Better, “a fierce people and a city,” the Hebrew having no article before…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 25:3
16th Century
Theologian
Therefore the strong people will glorify you. This is the purpose I mentioned; for if the Lord were to destroy the world, no good result w…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 25:3
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee
To whom the Lord is strength, as in the following verse ([Reference I…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 25:1–5
17th Century
Minister
However this might show the deliverance of the Jews from captivity, it looked further, to the praises that should be offered to God for Christ's vi…