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No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous animal go up thereon; they shall not be found there; but the redeemed shall walk [there]:
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A Path of Perfect Safety
Commentators explain that the absence of lions and beasts symbolizes the profound spiritual safety God provides for His people. This "Way of Holiness" is a path free from the fear of spiritual enemies, including Satan, whom the Bible calls a "roaring lion." As John Calvin notes, God not only opens the way but also removes every obstacle, guiding His people securely through the entire journey of faith.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
No lion shall be there - Lions abounded in all the countries adjacent to Palestine. They are, therefore, often referred to by the s…
19th Century
Anglican
No lion shall be there ... — We have to remember that the lion had not ceased to haunt the valley of the Jordan, as it ha…
Baptist
Like frightened things. They kept us company for part of our journey, but when the Lord appeared, they took to themselves wings and fled away. We c…
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16th Century
Protestant
There shall not be there a lion. He adds another favor of God, that the people, though they travel through a wilderness, will be protected…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
No lion shall be there That is, in the way before described; no wicked persons, comparable to lions for their savage…
When Christ comes to set up His kingdom in the world, then wonders, great wonders, will be performed on human souls. By the word and Spirit of Chri…
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13th Century
Catholic
The land that was desolate and impassable will be glad. In this section, the prophet describes the prosperity that will r…
