For as a young man marries a virgin, so shall your sons marry you; and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For as a young man marries a virgin—Roberts remarks on this, ‘In general no youth marries a widow. Such a thing I scarcely ever hea…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

So shall thy sons marry thee ... —The image of the bride is presented under another aspect. The people of a country are, …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For as a young man marries a virgin. This verse contains nothing more than an explanation and confirmation of the preceding verse. Now, th…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For as a young man marries a virgin, so shall your sons marry thee
As a young man, having married a virgin, possesse…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Son of God here assures his church of his unfailing love, and his pleading for her under all trials and difficulties. She shall be called by a …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. 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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