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A Metaphor for Gospel Light
Commentators unanimously agree that the fantastic increase in light is a powerful metaphor. It symbolizes the immense spiritual knowledge, purity, joy, and divine glory that would characterize the Messianic era. The light of the gospel, brought by Christ, would be so much clearer and more brilliant than what came before that it would be like the moon shining with the sun's intensity.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 30:26
18th Century
Theologian
Moreover - In addition to all the blessings that are enumerated above.
The light of the moon - Light is in the Scriptures an e…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 30:26
19th Century
Bishop
The light of the moon shall be ... — The vision of the future expands, ascending from the new earth to the new heaven. With the pa…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 30:26
16th Century
Theologian
And the light of the moon shall be. The Prophet was not satisfied with describing an ordinary state of prosperity, without adding somethin…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 30:26
17th Century
Pastor
Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of
the sun
An hyperbolical expre…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 30:19–26
17th Century
Minister
God's people will soon arrive at the Zion above, and then they will weep no more forever. Even now they would have more comfort, as well as holines…