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I have put my words in your mouth, and have covered you in the shadow of my hand, that I may plant the heavens, and lay the foundations of the earth, and tell Zion, You are my people.

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God's Word, God's Protection

Commentators explain that God doesn't just give His people a message; He gives them His words to speak. This divine message, whether through prophets, the Church, or ultimately Christ, comes with His divine protection ('the shadow of my hand'). This assures believers that the Gospel they hold is both authoritative and secure under God's care.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 51:16

18th Century

Theologian

And I have put my words in your mouth - That is, he had committed his truth to the Jewish people; to Zion. He had entrusted them wi…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 51:16

19th Century

Bishop

And I have put my words in your mouth ... — Some interpreters assume that, while Isaiah 51:1 was spoken to the Jewish exi…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 51:16

16th Century

Theologian

And I have put my words in your mouth. He again returns to the doctrine which he had previously stated, namely, that the Lord comforts his…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 51:16

17th Century

Pastor

And I have put my words in your mouth
His promises and his truths, either in the mouth of his church, and people for…

Matthew Henry

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…