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The Source of Good Governance
Commentators explain that a nation's success rests on two pillars: wise internal governance and strong external defense. This verse shows that both 'a spirit of justice' for leaders and 'strength' for warriors are not merely human achievements but direct gifts from God, who alone equips a people for stability and security.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 28:6
18th Century
Theologian
And for a spirit of judgment - (compare the note at Isaiah 1:26; Isaiah 11:2). The sense of this passage is that Jehovah would e…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 28:6
19th Century
Bishop
And for a spirit of judgment ... —The words remind us of the list of spiritual gifts in Isaiah 11:2. The injustice of corrupt judg…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 28:6
16th Century
Theologian
And for a spirit of judgment. He explains how the Lord will adorn that “remnant” with additional splendor; for he presents examples of the…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 28:6
17th Century
Pastor
And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment ,
&c.] That is, as the Lord would give honour and glory…
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, …