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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.
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God's Joyful Love for His People
The central message is God's profound joy in His people. Commentators emphasize this is not mere acceptance, but the ecstatic delight of a bridegroom for his bride. This powerful image reveals God's deep, personal, and affectionate love for the church. As one scholar notes, if the Lord rejoices over us, we should rejoice in His service.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And I looked and there was none to help - The same sentiment is expressed in Isaiah 59:16 (see the note at that verse).
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19th Century
Anglican
So shall thy sons marry thee ... —The image of the bride is presented under another aspect. The people of a country are, …
16th Century
Protestant
For as a young man marries a virgin. This verse contains nothing more than an explanation and confirmation of the preceding verse. Now, th…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For as a young man marries a virgin, so shall your sons marry thee As a young man, having married a virgin, possesse…
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 …
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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