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Your gates also shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring to you the wealth of the nations, and their kings led captive.
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The Ever-Open Door of Mercy
Commentators unanimously see the 'gates open continually' as a powerful symbol of God's unending invitation. The doors to the church, to Christ, and to salvation are never shut. Day or night, in any season, all who wish to come are welcomed. This signifies the constant, unceasing availability of the gospel and God's grace to everyone, from every nation.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore thy gates shall be open continually — The main idea here is, probably, that the influx from the pagan world, and the consequent …
19th Century
Anglican
Thy gates shall be open continually. — The words imply:
Baptist
And their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee.
Therefore your g…
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16th Century
Protestant
And thy gates shall be open continually. The ordinary interpretation of this verse is incorrect. The Prophet is generally thought to mean …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore your gates shall be open continually This is expressive both of the peaceable state of the church, that sh…
God will be very gracious. We must begin with His promise; from it all mercies arise.
Many will be brought into the church, even from distan…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. Arise, be enlightened. Here he begins to present the promise of salvation regarding three things:
