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For you shall not go out in haste, neither shall you go by flight: for Yahweh will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your rearward.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Ye shall not go out with haste ... —The words contrast the exodus from Babylon with that from Egypt ([Reference Exodus 12…
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For you shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight As persons afraid of their enemies, of being pursued, overtake…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Arise, arise. Here the prophet addresses the third obstacle to their liberation, which was their poverty, by promising them a li…
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