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Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; don`t you fear the reproach of men, neither be you dismayed at their insults.

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A Heart-Known Righteousness

The verse addresses those who don't just know about God's law, but have it written on their hearts. Commentators like Calvin and Gill explain this isn't mere intellectual knowledge but a deep, internal transformation by the Spirit. True righteousness is embraced in the heart, renewing the believer and making them God's people.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 51:7

18th Century

Theologian

Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness - My people who are acquainted with my law, and who are to be saved. This is addressed …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 51:7

19th Century

Bishop

Ye that know righteousness. —Jehovah, through His Servant, speaks to the Israel within Israel, the Church within the Chur…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Isaiah 51:7

19th Century

Preacher

Hearken unto me, you that know righteousness,

In the first verse of this chapter, there is a message for those who follow after rig…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 51:7

16th Century

Theologian

Listen to me. Because wicked men, when they enjoy prosperity, laugh at our faith and ridicule our distresses and afflictions, for this rea…

John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 51:7

17th Century

Pastor

Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness The righteousness of God, and of his law; the purity of his nature, what righ…

Matthew Henry

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, …

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