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The ransomed of Yahweh shall return, and come with singing to Zion; and everlasting joy shall be on their heads: they shall obtain gladness and joy; [and] sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
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A Triumphant Homecoming
Commentators explain that this verse promises a triumphant return for God's people. Historically, it refers to the joyful journey from Babylon back to Zion. Theologians like Spurgeon compare the 'singing' to Israel's celebration after the Exodus, emphasizing that God brings His people home not in shame, but with overwhelming, public joy.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore the redeemed of the Lord— This is probably the language of Yahweh assuring them, in answer to their prayer, that hi…
19th Century
Anglican
Therefore the redeemed. —Noteworthy as being either a quotation by Isaiah from himself (Isaiah 35:10), or by the unknown write…
Baptist
Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion;—
Just as they came out of Egypt in ancient times,…
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16th Century
Protestant
Therefore the redeemed by Jehovah shall return. He now describes more plainly what he had briefly remarked. For, after having related the …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return Or "and", or "so" F17 . In like manner, and as sure as th…
The people whom Christ has redeemed with His blood, as well as by His power, will obtain joyful deliverance from every enemy. He who designs such j…
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13th Century
Catholic
Give ear to me, you that follow justice. Here he addresses the second obstacle to their liberation, which might be assumed from …
