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God's Justice Reverses Fortunes
All commentators agree this verse promises a dramatic reversal. The cup of suffering that God's people were forced to drink will be taken from them and given to their oppressors. As John Calvin notes, this is a core aspect of God's justice: He will repay affliction to those who afflict His people, offering ultimate comfort and vindication to the faithful.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 51:23
18th Century
Theologian
But I will put it into the hand of them that afflict thee - The nations that have made war upon you, and that have reduced you to b…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 51:23
19th Century
Bishop
You have laid your body ... —The image is startlingly bold; but our word “prostration,” as applied to the condition of a …
John Calvin
On Isaiah 51:23
16th Century
Theologian
And I will put it into the hand of your oppressors. This is another part of the consolation, in which He promises that the Lord will not o…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 51:23
17th Century
Pastor
And I will put it into the hand of them that afflict me
As the Lord did to literal Babylon, ([Reference Jeremiah 25:…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 51:17–23
17th Century
Minister
God calls upon his people to be mindful of the things that belong to their everlasting peace. Jerusalem had provoked God, and was made to taste the…