So shall they fear the name of Yahweh from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun; for he will come as a rushing stream, which the breath of Yahweh drives.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

So shall they fear—That is, the result of the divine intervention to punish His enemies will be to secure the acknowledgment of the…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

When the enemy shall come in ... — The noun allows for the meanings “adversary,” “adversity,” “hemmed in,” “rushing,” and the vers…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

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…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Therefore they shall fear the name of Jehovah. He now testifies that this work of redemption shall be so splendid and illustrious, that th…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and his
glory from the rising of the sun

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

This passage is connected with the following chapters. It is generally thought to describe the coming of the Messiah, as the Avenger and Deliverer …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. Behold, the hand of the Lord is not shortened. Here the prophet presents the preparation for receiving salvation on the part of …

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