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The Unshakeable Church
Commentators explain that the image of a permanent tent, with stakes that are never plucked up and cords that are never broken, is a powerful promise of the Church's security. While enemies like Sennacherib threatened to destroy God's people, this verse assures believers that God's Church will endure forever, a fixed and permanent spiritual home.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 33:20
18th Century
Theologian
Look upon Zion - Lowth renders this, ‘You shall see Zion,’ by changing the Hebrew text in conformity with the Chaldee. There is no doubt tha…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 33:20
19th Century
Bishop
Look upon Zion ... —The words sound like an echo of Psalm 46 and Psalm 48, which were probably written by the sons of Korah on the…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 33:20
16th Century
Theologian
Behold Zion. Some read it in the vocative case, “Behold, O Zion;” but it is preferable to read it in the accusative case. He brings forwar…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 33:20
17th Century
Pastor
Look upon Zion
Instead of such terrible objects as before described, a very amiable and lovely one is presented to v…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 33:15–24
17th Century
Minister
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 …