But I said, I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity; yet surely the justice [due] to me is with Yahweh, and my recompense with my God.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Then I said - I, the Messiah. In the previous verses He speaks of His appointment to the office of Messiah and of His dignity. The design he…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Then I said.—The accents of disappointment sound strangely coming from the lips of the true Servant; but the prophet had learned b…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Then I said, I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, and in vain: yet surely my judgment is with the LORD, and my work wit…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And I said, In vain have I toiled. The Prophet here brings forward a grievous complaint in the name of the Church, yet in such a manner th…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then I said
The Messiah said, by way of objection, in a view of what treatment he should meet with, or when entered …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The great Author of redemption shows the authority for his work. The sword of his word slays the lusts of his people, and all at enmity with them. …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Give ear, you islands. In this part, he describes the order of liberation in more detail. Regarding this, he does two things:

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