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For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the peoples; but Yahweh will arise on you, and his glory shall be seen on you.
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A World in Darkness
Commentators emphasize the stark contrast in this verse. While the world is covered in a 'gross darkness'—a deep spiritual and moral gloom of ignorance and sin—God's people are uniquely illuminated. This isn't their own light, but the very glory of the Lord rising upon them, making them a conspicuous beacon in the midst of a dark world.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For behold—darkness covers the earth. This is designed to draw attention to the fact that all the rest of the world would be enveloped in de…
19th Century
Anglican
The darkness shall cover the earth ... —The darkness which had shrouded Zion still spreads its veil over the heathen nati…
Baptist
Arise, shine; for your light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon you. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross d…
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16th Century
Protestant
For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth. He now exhibits in a stronger light, by means of comparison, that grace which he formerly men…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people
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As far as we have the knowledge of God in us, and the favour of God towards us, our light has come. And if God's glory is seen upon us to our honou…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. Arise, be enlightened. Here he begins to present the promise of salvation regarding three things:
