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The Unsettled Soul
Commentators explain that the "troubled sea" is a metaphor for the inner state of those who live apart from God. This restlessness is not primarily caused by external events but is an inherent condition. Scholars like Calvin and Barnes note that the wicked are troubled from within by raging passions, a guilty conscience, and a deep-seated fear of judgment, making true peace impossible.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 57:20
18th Century
Theologian
But the wicked - All who are transgressors of the law and who remain unpardoned. The design of this is to contrast their condition with that…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 57:20
19th Century
Bishop
The wicked are like the troubled sea ... —The promise of healing is, however, not unconditional. The acceptance of peace …
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 57:20–21
19th Century
Preacher
But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wick…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 57:20
16th Century
Theologian
But the wicked. Having previously spoken of the “peace” which good men will enjoy, he threatens that the wicked, on the contrary, will hav…
John Gill
On Isaiah 57:20
17th Century
Pastor
But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, &c.] Disturbed by winds, storms, and hurricanes, when its …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 57:13–21
17th Century
Minister
The idols and their worshippers will come to nothing; but those who trust in God's grace will be brought to the joys of heaven. With the Lord there…