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A Joyful, Confident Departure
Commentators explain that this verse is a direct command for the exiles to leave Babylon. It's not a stealthy escape but a public, joyful departure. God calls His people to act on His promise of deliverance with confidence and 'a voice of singing,' celebrating their freedom without fear.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 48:20
18th Century
Theologian
Go ye forth of Babylon - The prophet now directly addresses those who were in exile in Babylon, and commands them to depart from i…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 48:20
19th Century
Bishop
Go you forth from Babylon ... —The sorrow and sighing are past, and the prophet speaks to the remnant that shall return. …
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 48:20
19th Century
Preacher
What a grand message for anyone to tell! Tell it, tell it, tell it everywhere, that Jehovah has redeemed his people.
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 48:20
16th Century
Theologian
Go out of Babylon. This is the second clause of this solemn message, in which the Lord solemnly declares that he will be the Redeemer of h…
John Gill
On Isaiah 48:20
17th Century
Pastor
Go you forth of Babylon
Which the Jews had leave to do by the proclamation of Cyrus; and so the people of God will b…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 48:16–22
17th Century
Minister
The Holy Spirit qualifies for service; and those whom God and His Spirit send may speak boldly. This is to be applied to Christ. He was sent, and H…