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A New, Victorious Exodus
Multiple commentators highlight that this verse deliberately contrasts the return from Babylon with the hasty, fearful flight from Egypt. The exiles will not leave like fugitives but will depart openly, calmly, and victoriously, like a triumphant army. This emphasizes the security and majesty of God's promised deliverance.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 52:12
18th Century
Theologian
For you shall not go out with haste - As if driven out, or compelled to flee. You shall not go from Babylon as your fathers went fr…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 52:12
19th Century
Bishop
Ye shall not go out with haste ... —The words contrast the exodus from Babylon with that from Egypt ([Reference Exodus 12…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 52:12
16th Century
Theologian
For not in haste shall ye go out. The Prophet again magnifies that benefit of redemption, for it appeared to be incredible, so deep was th…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 52:12
17th Century
Pastor
For you shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight
As persons afraid of their enemies, of being pursued, overtake…
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…