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Righteousness as Faithfulness
Commentators explain that God's 'righteousness' here is not primarily about punitive justice, but about His faithfulness to His promises. It is His covenant-keeping character in action to bring about salvation. Several scholars, like Gill and Calvin, see this as a direct reference to the saving work of Jesus Christ, whose righteousness is given to believers.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 51:5
18th Century
Theologian
My righteousness is near – The word ‘righteousness’ is used in a great variety of meanings. Here it means, probably, the faithful c…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 51:5
19th Century
Bishop
Mine arms shall judge the people. —Literally, the peoples, including Israel and the heathen. The work of judgment thus, as ever, …
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 51:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
God will not always be forgotten; man will not always trust in his fellow man to save him, or put his confidence in the idols he has himself made. …
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 51:5
16th Century
Theologian
My righteousness is near. He confirms the former doctrine. The “righteousness” of the Lord relates to people, who know by experience that …
John Gill
On Isaiah 51:5
17th Century
Pastor
My righteousness is near
These are either the words of God the Father, and to be understood not of his essential righteousness…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 51:4–8
17th Century
Minister
The gospel of Christ shall be preached and published. How shall we escape if we neglect it? There is no salvation without righteousness. The soul, …