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God's Hand in Hardship
All the commentators agree that this verse's primary message is that God was the ultimate author of Israel's suffering. Scholars like Calvin and Barnes stress that the people were tempted to blame chance or the strength of their enemies, but the prophet forces them to recognize their calamity as a direct and just judgment from God for their sins.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 42:24
18th Century
Theologian
Who gave Jacob for a spoil? - Who gave up the Jewish people to be plundered? The object of this verse is to bring distinctly before…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 42:24
19th Century
Bishop
Who gave Jacob for a spoil ...? — The sufferers, whether in the nearer or more distant exile, are reminded that they have…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 42:24
16th Century
Theologian
Who gave Jacob for a prey? These are the matters about which Isaiah complains that the Jews did not take note. They thought either that th…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 42:24
17th Century
Pastor
Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers ?
&c.] To the Roman soldiers, to be spoiled and robbed by them…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 42:18–25
17th Century
Minister
Observe the call given to this people, and the character given of them. Multitudes are ruined by failing to observe what they cannot help but see; …