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A Conditional Promise
Commentators unanimously emphasize the word "Then." The promises of light, healing, and divine protection are not unconditional. They are the direct result of fulfilling the requirements of true worship mentioned just before this verse: actively caring for the poor, ending oppression, and showing mercy. Spurgeon warns not to take these promises out of their context.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 58:8
18th Century
Theologian
Then shall thy light - (See the notes at Isaiah 44:7). The idea here is that if they were faithful in the discharge of their duty t…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 58:8
19th Century
Bishop
Then shall thy light ... —The dawning of a new day, as in 2 Samuel 23:4; the growth as of new and healthy fle…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 58:8–9
19th Century
Preacher
Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the …
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 58:8
16th Century
Theologian
Then shall break forth as the dawn thy light. The Prophet shows that God is not too rigorous and does not demand from us more tha…
John Gill
On Isaiah 58:8
17th Century
Pastor
Then shall your light break forth as the morning
Through thick clouds, or the darkness of the night, suddenly, swift…
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…