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But when he sees his children, the work of my hands, in the midst of him, they shall sanctify my name; yes, they shall sanctify the Holy One of Jacob, and shall stand in awe of the God of Israel.
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God's Work of Renewal
Commentators emphasize that the phrase "the work of my hands" points to God's direct and powerful act of spiritual renewal. This isn't merely a national recovery but a divine redemption where God creates new people, turning them from sin to piety. Scholars explain this transformation is solely God's work, highlighting that true spiritual change comes from His agency alone.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But when he sees his children - The sense is, ‘he shall not be ashamed of his sons, for he shall see them from now on walking in the ways of…
19th Century
Anglican
The work of my hands. —Possibly the direct object of the verb “sees,” the word “his children” being an interpretative ins…
16th Century
Protestant
Because, when he shall see his children. The particle כי (kī) is used here in its natural and original meaning of for or…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But when he seeth his children, the work of my hands, in the midst of him That is, it…
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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