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Yahweh has made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

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God the Ready Warrior

Commentators explain that the phrase "made bare his holy arm" is a powerful metaphor. It pictures a warrior throwing off his cloak and rolling up his sleeves to prepare for battle. This shows that God is not distant or idle, but is actively and decisively intervening to bring about salvation for His people.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 52:10

18th Century

Theologian

The Lord has made bare His holy arm - That is, in delivering His people from bondage. This metaphor is taken from warriors, who made bare th…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 52:10

19th Century

Bishop

The Lord has made bare ... — The warrior preparing for action throws off his mantle, tucks up the sleeve of his tunic, an…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 52:10

16th Century

Theologian

Jehovah hath made bare the arm of his holiness. The Prophet has borrowed this comparison from soldiers who stretch out their arms when the…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 52:10

17th Century

Pastor

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Isaiah 52:1–12

17th Century

Minister

The gospel proclaims liberty to those bound with fears. Let those weary and heavy laden under the burden of sin find relief in Christ, shake themse…