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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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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 28:12
18th Century
Theologian
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 …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 28:12
19th Century
Bishop
To whom he said, This is the rest ... — The prophet vindicates himself against the charge of being a repeater of wearisom…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 28:12
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Isaiah 28:12
17th Century
Pastor
To whom he said Either the Lord himself, or the prophet Isaiah; or rather the Lord by him, and other prophets; so the Tar…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 28:5–15
17th Century
Minister
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, …