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My righteousness is near, my salvation is gone forth, and my arms shall judge the peoples; the isles shall wait for me, and on my arm shall they trust.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
My righteousness is near – The word ‘righteousness’ is used in a great variety of meanings. Here it means, probably, the faithful c…
19th Century
Anglican
Mine arms shall judge the people. —Literally, the peoples, including Israel and the heathen. The work of judgment thus, as ever, …
Baptist
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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16th Century
Protestant
My righteousness is near. He confirms the former doctrine. The “righteousness” of the Lord relates to people, who know by experience that …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
My righteousness is near These are either the words of God the Father, and to be understood not of his essential righteousness…
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, …
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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 …
