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The Full Meaning of Peace
Commentators explain that the "way of peace" is a comprehensive state of well-being. It includes not only peace with others but also peace with God, a clear conscience, and true contentment. A life of injustice and dishonesty, by its very nature, makes this holistic peace impossible.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 59:8
18th Century
Theologian
The way of peace they do not know - The phrase ‘way of peace’ may denote either peace of conscience, peace with God, peace among th…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 59:8
16th Century
Theologian
The way of peace they know not. Some offer an ingenious interpretation of the word “peace” as meaning a “peaceful” conscience, because the…
John Gill
On Isaiah 59:8
17th Century
Pastor
The way of peace they know not Neither the way of peace with God, supposing it is to be made by man, and not by Christ; a…
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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…