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to whom he said, This is the rest, give you rest to him who is weary; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.
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God's Offer of True Rest
Commentators explain that God repeatedly offered His people true "rest" and "refreshing." This wasn't just physical ease, but spiritual peace, comfort, and happiness found in obeying His word. As John Calvin highlights, this offer of rest, which all humans naturally desire, should make God's teaching lovely in our eyes, as it brings peace to our consciences.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
To whom he said - To whom God had said; that is, to the Jews. He had taught them the way of rest through the prophets, but they had refused …
19th Century
Anglican
To whom he said, This is the rest ... — The prophet vindicates himself against the charge of being a repeater of wearisom…
16th Century
Protestant
For he said to them. Some explain it in an indirect way, like this: “If one should say to them, This is the rest, they refuse to hear.” Bu…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
To whom he said Either the Lord himself, or the prophet Isaiah; or rather the Lord by him, and other prophets; so the Tar…
The prophet next turns to Judah, whom he calls the residue of his people. Happy are those alone who glory in the Lord of hosts himself. Therefore, …
13th Century
Catholic
Woe to the crown. In this part, he issues a threat against those who scorn the predictions of the prophets.
First, he thr…
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