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You shall also suck the milk of the nations, and shall suck the breast of kings; and you shall know that I, Yahweh, am your Savior, and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.
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Nourished by the Nations
Commentators agree that the striking image of 'sucking the milk of the nations' is a metaphor. It signifies a dramatic reversal where the wealth and resources of the Gentile world, including its most powerful kings, will be willingly given to support and sustain God's people. This provision is a key part of God's plan for the restoration and flourishing of His church.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Thou shalt suck the milk of the Gentiles - This expression means, ‘Whatever is valuable and rich which they possess will contribute…
19th Century
Anglican
You shall also suck the milk of the Gentiles ... —The metaphor is bold, but the prophet had already presented it in a les…
Baptist
And the sons of strangers shall build up your walls, and their kings shall minister to you: for in my wrath I smote you, but in my favor have I…
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16th Century
Protestant
And thou shalt suck the milk of the Gentiles. He speaks of the extension of the Church which he had formerly mentioned; but it was of grea…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You shall also suck the milk of the Gentiles Partake of their riches and wealth; so the Targum, "and you shall be satisfi…
We must look for the full accomplishment in times and things, exceeding those of the Old Testament church. The nations and their kings will devote …
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13th Century
Catholic
1. Arise, be enlightened. Here he begins to present the promise of salvation regarding three things:
