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Therefore is justice far from us, neither does righteousness overtake us: we look for light, but, behold, darkness; for brightness, but we walk in obscurity.
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A Deserved Darkness
Commentators unanimously interpret this verse as a confession. The people acknowledge that God's 'judgment' (His vindication) and 'justice' (His protective care) are far away precisely because of their own sin. As John Calvin notes, their suffering isn't random or unfair; it's the deserved consequence of their actions, a truth they must accept to move toward repentance.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore judgment is far from us — This is the confession of the people that they were suffering not unjustly on account of their crimes.…
19th Century
Anglican
Therefore is judgment. —The pleading of the prophet is followed by the confession which he makes on their behalf. They admit that the dela…
16th Century
Protestant
Therefore is judgment far from us. After describing how corrupt and depraved the condition of that people was, he also shows that the seve…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore is judgment far from us These are the words of the few godly persons in those times, taking notice of prevailin…
If we shut our eyes against the light of Divine truth, it is just of God to hide from our eyes the things that belong to our peace. The sins of tho…
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 …
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