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I will tell the north, Give up; and to the south, Don`t keep back; bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the end of the earth;
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God's Sovereign Command
Commentators highlight the powerful imagery of God issuing a direct command to the entire world. He doesn't ask or negotiate; He says "Give up" and "Keep not back." This demonstrates His absolute authority and sovereign power to gather His people. No person, nation, or distance can thwart His unstoppable purpose to bring His children home.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I will say to the north, Give up - Give up my people, or restore them to their own land.
Bring my sons ... - …
19th Century
Anglican
Bring my sons ... —The words imply an escort of honour, given by the Gentile nations to the returning exiles.
Baptist
I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth; Even ev…
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16th Century
Protestant
I will say to the north. Under these four parts, he includes the whole world, which is very customary in all languages. But Isaiah speaks …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I will say to the north, give up: and to the south, keep not back That is, give up, and not retain, those that belon…
God's favor and goodwill to his people speak abundant comfort to all believers. The new creature, wherever it is, is of God's forming. All who are …
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13th Century
Catholic
And now thus says the LORD. Here he shows them divine love through the remedies he granted them in their difficulties. This is d…
