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Yahweh, your hand is lifted up, yet they don`t see: but they shall see [your] zeal for the people, and be put to shame; yes, fire shall devour your adversaries.
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Willful Blindness vs. Forced Sight
Commentators unanimously highlight the contrast between present willful blindness and future forced sight. People may choose to ignore God's obvious work in the world now—His 'lifted up hand'—but a day of judgment is coming when they will be forced to see His power. As Charles Spurgeon notes, this forced recognition will lead either to salvation for those who repent or to 'everlasting shame and confusion' for those who do not.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Lord, when your hand is lifted up - This is an explanation of the sentiment expressed in the former verse. The lifting up of the ha…
19th Century
Anglican
They will not see ... —Better, they did not see, or, they see not, so as to bring out the contrast with the clau…
Baptist
LORD, when your hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yes, the fire of your en…
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16th Century
Protestant
O Jehovah, though your hand is lifted up. This is an explanation of the former statement, for he brings forward nothing that is new, but s…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Lord, [when] your hand is lifted up, they will not see , &c.] Or, "your high hand they will not see" F25 ; whe…
The way of the just is evenness, a steady course of obedience and holy living. It is their happiness that God makes their way plain and easy. It is…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. In that day. In this section, the prophet gives thanks for the justification of the people. This is divided into two parts.…
