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Open you the gates, that the righteous nation which keeps faith may enter in.
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An Open Invitation
Commentators widely agree that the 'strong city' represents God's secure kingdom, whether viewed as the Church, the New Jerusalem, or the restored community of faith. The command to 'open the gates' is not for just anyone, but specifically for the 'righteous nation,' signifying a broad and welcoming invitation to all who are faithful.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Open ye the gates - This is probably the language of a chorus responding to the sentiment in (Isaiah 26:1). The captive…
19th Century
Anglican
Open ye the gates ... —The cry comes as from the heralds of the king of the heavenly city, proclaiming that the gates are…
Baptist
Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.
This city is for the righteous, for those who kee…
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16th Century
Protestant
Open ye the gates. This "song" was undoubtedly despised by many when it was published by Isaiah. During his life, the inhabitants of Jerus…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Open you the gates Not of Jerusalem, literally understood, nor of heaven; rather of the New Jerusalem, whose gates a…
"That day," seems to mean when the New Testament Babylon will be leveled with the ground. The unchangeable promise and covenant of the Lord are the…
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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.…
