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A Sign of God's Sovereignty
The miracle of the sun's shadow reversing was a powerful sign of God's authority over creation. Commentators explain this demonstrated God's ability to alter the natural order to fulfill His promise. Whether by bending light rays or altering the sun's perceived course, the event was an undeniable confirmation of God's word and power over life itself.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 38:8
18th Century
Theologian
Behold, I will bring again the shadow—The shadow, or shade which is made by the interception of the rays of the sun by the gnomon on the dia…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 38:8
16th Century
Theologian
Look, I bring back the shadow of degrees. The sign that is given here to Hezekiah is the shadow on the sundial going back, along with the …
John Gill
On Isaiah 38:8
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, I will bring again the shadow of the degrees
Or lines made on a dial plate, to show the progress of the sun,…
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Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 38:1–8
17th Century
Minister
When we pray in our sickness, though God does not send to us such an answer as he here sent to Hezekiah, yet, if by his Spirit he instructs us to b…