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A Joyful Proclamation
Commentators explain that the 'watchmen' represent spiritual leaders who are the first to see and announce God's redemptive work. Their response is not a quiet whisper but a loud, united, and joyous song. This serves as a model for the church to boldly and joyfully proclaim the good news of God's salvation and presence with His people.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 52:8
18th Century
Theologian
Your watchmen - This language is taken from the custom of placing watchmen on the walls of a city, or on elevated towers, who could see if a…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 52:8
19th Century
Bishop
Thy watchmen ... —The sentinels see the heralds from their watch-towers (Isaiah 21:6; Habakkuk 2:1), and s…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 52:8
16th Century
Theologian
The voice of your watchmen. He continues his argument, for he shows that there will be such a restoration of the people that the messenger…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 52:8
17th Century
Pastor
The watchmen shall lift up the voice
Not the Levites in the temple, nor the prophets of the Old Testament; rather th…
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…