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Prayer in Times of Trouble
This verse is a model prayer for when we face overwhelming circumstances. Commentators explain that the people, facing invasion, turn from fear to faith. They don't just passively wait; they actively call on God. This teaches that prayer is our primary recourse in distress, expressing our dependence and trust in God's promised salvation.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 33:2
18th Century
Theologian
O Lord - This is a solemn prayer to Yahweh, made by the Jews in their apprehension of the Assyrian invasion. It does not mean that this pray…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 33:2
19th Century
Bishop
O Lord, be gracious ... —Faith transforms itself into prayer. The prophet will still “wait” upon God. In the change of pe…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 33:2
16th Century
Theologian
O Jehovah, have pity upon us. This sentiment was added by the Prophet to remind the godly where they ought to turn in such distresses, eve…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 33:2
17th Century
Pastor
O Lord, be gracious unto us
This is a prayer of the church under the persecutions of antichrist, imploring the grace…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 33:1–14
17th Century
Minister
Here we have the proud and false destroyer justly reckoned with for all his fraud and violence. The righteous God often pays sinners in their own c…