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For thus says the Lord Yahweh, My people went down at the first into Egypt to sojourn there: and the Assyrian has oppressed them without cause.

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God's Faithful Track Record

Commentators explain that God is reminding His people of His past mighty acts. Just as He rescued them from slavery in Egypt and from the attacks of the Assyrians, He has the power and the will to rescue them from their current captivity in Babylon. This verse is a powerful promise that God's past faithfulness is the foundation for our future hope.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 52:4

18th Century

Theologian

For thus says the Lord God — In order to show them that he could redeem them without money, God reminds them of what had been done in former…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 52:4

19th Century

Bishop

My people went down ... — Stress is laid on the unprovoked character of the oppression in the case both of Egypt and the …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 52:4

16th Century

Theologian

Into Egypt my people went down aforetime. Here also the commentators miss the mark entirely, for the Jews speculate about three captivitie…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 52:4

17th Century

Pastor

For thus says the Lord God: The Lord confirms what he had before said of redeeming his people without money, who had been…

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…