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The Spider's Web of Works
All commentators agree that the 'webs' represent human attempts at self-righteousness. Just as a flimsy spider's web cannot be used for clothing, our own works, religious rituals, or clever schemes are utterly useless for achieving salvation. They cannot cover our sin or make us right with God.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 59:6
18th Century
Theologian
Their webs shall not become garments – The spider’s web is unfit for clothing; and the idea here is that their works are as unfit t…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 59:6
19th Century
Bishop
Their webs shall not become garments. — See the same figure in Isaiah 30:1. The point of the comparison lies chiefly in t…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 59:6
16th Century
Theologian
Their webs shall not be for clothing. He repeats and confirms the same statement: that everything they attempt or undertake is always usel…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 59:6
17th Century
Pastor
Their webs shall not become garments, neither shall they cover
themselves with their works…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 59:1–8
17th Century
Minister
If our prayers are not answered, and the salvation we wait for is not accomplished for us, it is not because God is weary of hearing prayer, but be…