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He shall dwell on high; his place of defense shall be the munitions of rocks; his bread shall be given [him]; his waters shall be sure.
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A Fortress of Provision
Commentators agree that this verse promises total security and sustenance for the righteous. The images of dwelling "on high" and in a "fortress of rocks" signify a place of absolute safety, protected by God from all harm. The guarantee of "bread" and "water" assures believers that God will faithfully provide for all their needs.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He shall dwell on high - See the margin. Heights, or high places, were usually places of safety, being inaccessible to an enemy. Th…
19th Century
Anglican
He that walketh righteously ... —The answer to the question shows that the words point not to endless punishments, but to…
16th Century
Protestant
He shall dwell in high places. So that the Jews may know that the chastisements God had inflicted on them were righteous, and may strive t…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He shall dwell on high And so in safety: this is opposed to the fears of hypocrites, the grovelling life of a worldl…
The true believer watches against all occasions of sin. The Divine power will keep him safe, and his faith in that power will keep him at ease. He …
13th Century
Catholic
1. Woe to you who plunder. In this part, the prophet begins to foretell the destruction of Israel’s enemies. This is presented in t…
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