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Therefore thus says Yahweh, who redeemed Abraham, concerning the house of Jacob: Jacob shall not now be ashamed, neither shall his face now wax pale.
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A Father's Pride Restored
Commentators explain that Isaiah uses a powerful image called personification. The patriarch Jacob is pictured as looking down on his descendants, his face pale with shame and disappointment over their sin. This verse promises a future spiritual renewal so complete that Jacob will no longer be ashamed but will finally be able to look upon his children with honor and approbation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore - In consequence of the happy change that will take place in the nation when the oppressor will be removed ([Reference Isaiah 29:2…
19th Century
Anglican
Thus says the Lord, who redeemed Abraham. — The words gain in vividness if we think of them as referring to the Jewish tradition that Abra…
16th Century
Protestant
Therefore thus says Jehovah. This is the conclusion of the former statement, for He comforts the people, so that they may not despair in t…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore thus says the Lord, who redeemed Abraham That brought him from Ur of the Chaldees; that freed him from idolatry…
The wonderful change here foretold may refer to the affairs of Judah, though it looks further. When a great harvest of souls was gathered to Christ…
13th Century
Catholic
Woe to Ariel. In this part, he presents a threat against the people or against the city, and this is divided into two parts.
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