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you afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will set your stones in beautiful colors, and lay your foundations with sapphires.

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God Sees Your Suffering

Commentators emphasize that this verse begins with God's direct address to His people. He sees their affliction, their storm-tossed state, and their lack of comfort. The glorious promises that follow are rooted in His deep empathy and personal care for those who are suffering. When you feel this way, know that God is speaking directly to you.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 54:11

18th Century

Theologian

O you afflicted - In the previous verses, Yahweh had merely promised protection, and had in general terms assured them of His favor. Here …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 54:11

19th Century

Bishop

I will lay your stones with fair colours. —This is the first germ of the idealizing symbolism of the new Jerusalem. The l…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Isaiah 54:11

19th Century

Preacher

O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted,

Where are you? Have you come in here to seek the consolation you cannot fi…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 54:11

16th Century

Theologian

Thou wretched. He continues the same subject and promises not only that the Church will be restored to her ancient splendor, but also that…

John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 54:11

17th Century

Pastor

O you afflicted, tossed with tempests, and not comforted ,
&c.] Or, "O you poor" F19 church; for the firs…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Isaiah 54:11–17

17th Century

Minister

Let the people of God, when afflicted and tossed, consider that God is speaking comfortingly to them through these words, taking notice of their gr…

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