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But thus says Yahweh, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered; for I will contend with him who contends with you, and I will save your children.
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God is Mightier
The verse answers the question of whether a powerful enemy can be defeated. Commentators unanimously affirm that deliverance is certain because it is God Himself who acts. As Charles Ellicott notes, the emphasis is on the 'I' in 'I will contend.' God's power is infinitely greater than that of any 'mighty' or 'terrible' captor, whether it be a nation like Babylon or a spiritual foe.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But thus says the Lord - The meaning of this verse is that however difficult or impracticable this might seem, it should still be done. The …
19th Century
Anglican
I will contend ... —The pronoun is especially emphatic. The question of Isaiah 49:24 is answered in the affirmative, beca…
Baptist
But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will conte…
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16th Century
Protestant
The prey of the tyrant shall be delivered. However they may boast of having a right to govern, and glory in an empty title, the Lord decla…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But thus says the Lord. In answer to the above objection, because he is mightier than the mighty, and stronger than he by…
We were lawful captives to the justice of God, yet delivered by a price of unspeakable value. Here is an express promise: Even the prey of the …
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13th Century
Catholic
Give ear, you islands. In this part, he describes the order of liberation in more detail. Regarding this, he does two things:
