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A Concrete Promise for Exiles
Commentators agree this verse was a direct and concrete promise to the Jewish exiles in Babylon. God assured them their release was coming soon, that they would not perish in captivity (the 'pit'), and that He would provide for their needs ('bread') until they were free. It was a tangible message of hope for a specific historical crisis.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 51:14
18th Century
Theologian
The captive exile – Lowth renders this, evidently very improperly, ‘He marches on with speed who comes to set the captive free;’ and suppose…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 51:14
19th Century
Bishop
The captive exile. —Literally, he that is bowed down, that is, bound in fetters. The “pit,” as in the case of Jeremiah ([…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 51:14
16th Century
Theologian
The exile hasteneth to be loosed. This verse is expounded in various ways; for some think that it refers to Cyrus, and take the word, צעה …
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John Gill
On Isaiah 51:14
17th Century
Pastor
The captive exile hasteneth that he may be loosed
The time hastens on, or God will hasten the time, for the release …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 51:9–16
17th Century
Minister
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…