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God as Your Intimate Husband
Commentators emphasize that God is not just a distant Creator but an intimate, covenant-keeping 'Husband' to His people. This metaphor, highlighted by scholars like Spurgeon and Calvin, signifies a relationship of deep love, protection, and enduring loyalty. Ellicott notes the term 'Redeemer' evokes the idea of a kinsman (like Boaz) who has a duty to protect and restore his family, offering profound comfort and security.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 54:5
18th Century
Theologian
For your Maker is your husband – Both these words, ‘maker’ and ‘husband,’ in Hebrew are in the plural number. But the form is evide…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 54:5
19th Century
Bishop
The Lord of Hosts ... the Holy One of Israel. —We note the combination of the two names so prominent in 1 Isaiah. The “Redeemer” in this c…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 54:5–7
19th Century
Preacher
The LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall be called. "For the LORD hath called t…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 54:5
16th Century
Theologian
For thy Maker is thy husband. He assigns the reason why she will forget all the distresses and calamities she previously endured. It is be…
John Gill
On Isaiah 54:5
17th Century
Pastor
For your Maker [is] your Husband
That is, Christ, the Husband of the church, and of every true believer; who secretly…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 54:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Observe the low state of religion in the world for a long time before Christianity was brought in. But by preaching the gospel, multitudes were con…