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A Global Summons
Commentators unanimously highlight that this verse is a universal call to all nations, not just Israel. The prophet acts like a herald, demanding the attention of the entire world because the coming judgment and God's ultimate purposes are of global significance and concern every person.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Theologian
Come near, ye nations, to hear - This means to hear of the judgments God was about to execute and the great purposes He was about t…
19th Century
Bishop
Come near, ye nations, to hear ... — The two chapters that follow have a distinct character of their own. They form, as i…
16th Century
Theologian
Draw near, you nations. Until now the Prophet, intending to comfort the children of God, preached, so to speak, in their midst; but now, d…
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17th Century
Pastor
Come near, you nations, to hear; and listen, you people ,
&c.] Not the people of the Jews, as some, whose utter dest…
17th Century
Minister
Here is a prophecy of the wars of the Lord, all of which are both righteous and successful. All nations are concerned. And as they have all had the…