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According to their deeds, accordingly he will repay, wrath to his adversaries, recompense to his enemies; to the islands he will repay recompense.
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God's Justice is Precise
Commentators unanimously affirm that God's judgment is not arbitrary but is a precise and just response to actions. The verse promises that God will repay His enemies 'according to their deeds.' This principle of divine retribution assures believers that God sees the injustices done to His people and will deal with them fairly and righteously.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
According to their deeds - The general sentiment of this verse is plain, though there is considerable difficulty in the construction of the …
19th Century
Anglican
To his adversaries ... —The judgment is generally against all, in Israel or outside it, who come under this description. The word …
Baptist
For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, a…
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16th Century
Protestant
As if on account of recompenses. He confirms the statement of the preceding verse, for he shows what will be the nature of that vengeance …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
According to their deeds, accordingly he will repay As the enemies of his people have treated them, so will the Lord deal…
This passage is connected with the following chapters. It is generally thought to describe the coming of the Messiah, as the Avenger and Deliverer …
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13th Century
Catholic
Behold, the hand of the Lord is not shortened. Here the prophet presents the preparation for receiving salvation on the part of …
