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Go through, go through the gates; prepare you the way of the people; cast up, cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up an ensign for the peoples.
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A Joyful, Urgent Command
Commentators see this verse as a series of urgent commands signaling the end of exile. After promises of restoration, the time for action has arrived. The people are commanded to "Go through the gates" (likely of Babylon) and return home. This is a call to actively participate in the promised deliverance, with God commanding that every obstacle be removed to make their journey home smooth and swift.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But they rebelled - Against God. This charge is often made against the Jews; and indeed their history is little more than a record of a seri…
19th Century
Anglican
Go through ... — Here, probably, we have the cry of the prophet himself (but, possibly, also that of the Servant of Jehov…
16th Century
Protestant
Pass through, pass through the gates. From the preceding statement, he draws the conclusion that there will be free passage through the ga…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Go through, go through the gates Open them, and keep them open for persons to enter in; meaning not the gates of Jerusale…
Way shall be made for Christ's salvation; all difficulties shall be removed. He brings a reward of comfort and peace with him; but a work of humili…
13th Century
Catholic
For Zion’s sake. Here he promises the honor of glory to the people.
First, the prophet's petition is set forth.
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