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A People of Restoration
Commentators explain that this verse gives God's people a profound identity. They are not just called to do restorative work, but to be "The repairer of the breach" and "The restorer of paths." Scholars note this is the special work and enduring fame of God's people, who are honored to be used as God's instruments in rebuilding the spiritual ruins caused by sin.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 58:12
18th Century
Theologian
And they that shall be of thee - Those who spring from you; or your people.
Shall build the old waste places -
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 58:12
19th Century
Bishop
Shall build the old waste places. —The prophet contemplates primarily the restoration of the public and private buildings…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 58:11–12
19th Century
Preacher
And thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not. And they that shall be of thee shall build the old …
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 58:12
16th Century
Theologian
And from you shall be those who shall restore the deserts of the age. By “deserts,” Isaiah means the frightful desolation that happened to…
John Gill
On Isaiah 58:12
17th Century
Pastor
And they that shall be of you shall build the old waste
places
As the cities in Israe…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 58:3–12
17th Century
Minister
A fast is a day to afflict the soul; if it does not express true sorrow for sin, and does not promote the putting away of sin, it is not a fast. Th…