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I have set watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; they shall never hold their peace day nor night: you who call on Yahweh, take no rest,
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God's Appointed Guardians
Commentators overwhelmingly identify the "watchmen" not as angels, but as God's appointed spiritual leaders—prophets and pastors. God Himself sets them in place to guard His people, defend the truth, and remain perpetually vigilant against spiritual danger. As John Calvin notes, this is a remarkable kindness from God, showing His deep care for the church's safety.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I have set watchmen upon thy walls - (See the notes at Isaiah 21:6-11). The speaker here is undoubtedly Yahweh; and by watchmen he …
19th Century
Anglican
I have set watchmen upon your walls... — The “watchmen” have been interpreted as:
16th Century
Protestant
On thy walls. As the Prophet intended to describe the perfect happiness of the kingdom of Christ, so he assembles all that belongs to the …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I have set watchmen upon your walls, O Jerusalem Not angels, as Jarchi; nor kings, as Kimchi; nor princes and civil …
God's professing people must be a praying people. He is not displeased with us for being earnest, as people commonly are; He instructs us to call o…
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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