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A Promise Firmer Than Mountains
Commentators unanimously highlight that God grounds His new promise in His ancient, proven oath to Noah. Just as He swore never to destroy the world with a flood again—a promise humanity has witnessed for millennia—He now swears that His kindness will never depart from His people. As Charles Spurgeon emphasizes, this covenant is more stable than the very mountains, which will one day be removed while God's promise of peace remains.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 54:9
18th Century
Theologian
For this is as the waters of Noah to me — As it was in the time of the flood of waters, so shall it be now. ‘I then solemnly promise…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 54:9
19th Century
Bishop
This is as the waters of Noah. — This observation is interesting for two main reasons:
- It shows the writer’s knowledg…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 54:9
19th Century
Preacher
For this is as the waters of Noah unto me; for as I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth: so have I sworn that I…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 54:9
16th Century
Theologian
For the waters of Noah, or, As the days of Noah. There are two readings of this passage; for if we read it כי מי (ki me),
John Gill
On Isaiah 54:9
17th Century
Pastor
For this is as the waters of Noah to me
Some copies, as Kimchi and Ben Melech observe, read these two words, (
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 54:6–10
17th Century
Minister
As God is slow to anger, so he is swift to show mercy. And how sweet the returns of mercy would be when God comes and comforts them!
He will…