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Praise from Every Corner
Commentators emphasize that the call to praise God is not limited to one people group but extends to the 'islands'—a term for the most distant and remote nations. Scholars see this as a prophecy of the Gentiles being brought into the church. The work of redemption is so vast that it is meant to provoke worship from every corner of the globe.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 42:12
18th Century
Theologian
Let them give glory ... in the islands - (see the note at Isaiah 41:1). Let the distant regions praise God.
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 42:12
19th Century
Preacher
Now for his enemies. While God is thus graciously dealing with people, he determines to make an end of the powers of evil.
John Calvin
On Isaiah 42:12
16th Century
Theologian
Let them give glory to Jehovah. He explains that the nature of that shouting will be to celebrate the praises of God. This is because his …
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John Gill
On Isaiah 42:12
17th Century
Pastor
Let them give glory to the Lord
For all the great and good things he has done for them, in sending his Gospel to the…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 42:5–12
17th Century
Minister
The work of redemption brings humankind back to the obedience they owe to God as their Maker. Christ is the light of the world. By his grace, he op…