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Christ's Liberating Call
Commentators unanimously interpret this as a picture of Christ's saving work. He calls those who are 'prisoners' to sin and living in spiritual 'darkness' to 'Go forth' and 'Show yourselves.' This is a release from the bondage of sin, despair, and condemnation. Scholars like Calvin emphasize that this freedom comes specifically through hearing and responding to the preaching of the Gospel.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 49:9
18th Century
Theologian
That you may say to the prisoners, Go forth - This language also occurs in Isaiah 42:7. For an explanation of it, see the notes on …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 49:9
19th Century
Bishop
That thou mayest say to the prisoners ... —Compare to Isaiah 42:6-7. Here, perhaps, the thought of the deliverance of Isr…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 49:8–9
19th Century
Preacher
Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give …
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 49:9
16th Century
Theologian
That thou mayest say to them that are bound. These words describe the change that took place at the coming of Christ. Yet the Prophet unqu…
John Gill
On Isaiah 49:9
17th Century
Pastor
That you may say to the prisoners, go forth
God's covenant people, while unconverted, are prisoners; they are in the…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 49:7–12
17th Century
Minister
The Father is the Lord, the Redeemer, and Holy One of Israel, sending the Son to be the Redeemer. Man, whom he came to save, treated him with conte…