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and give him no rest, until he establish, and until he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
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A Mandate for Persistent Prayer
Commentators unanimously see this verse as a command for believers to engage in relentless, unceasing prayer. The phrase 'give him no rest' is a divine instruction to be importunate. Scholars note that God is not displeased by this persistence; rather, He invites it, and a spirit of prayer is often a sign of His coming mercy.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I will mention - This is evidently the language of the people celebrating the praises of God in view of all his mercies in former days. See …
16th Century
Protestant
And do not give him silence. Until now the Prophet has spoken of the office and duty of teaching; but as this would not be enough if praye…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And give him no rest Not let him alone, as he desired that Moses would, but wrestle with him as Jacob did, and not l…
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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.
