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For from of old men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither has the eye seen a God besides you, who works for him who waits for him.
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A God Unlike Any Other
Commentators explain that in its original context, this verse is a powerful declaration of God's uniqueness. No other god has ever been seen or heard of who acts so mightily and faithfully for their people. The prayer is an appeal based on God's historical, unparalleled actions for Israel, expressing confidence that He will act again.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For since the beginning of the world - This verse is quoted, though not literally, by the apostle Paul as illustrating the effects of the go…
19th Century
Anglican
Neither has the eye seen, O God, beside You ... — The best commentators are in favor of the rendering: Neither has th…
Baptist
God is ready to help. He has everything in preparation before our needs begin. He has laid in supplies for all our wants. Before our prayers are pr…
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16th Century
Protestant
From of old they have not heard. This verse confirms what has already been said: that believers do not ask here for anything strange or un…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Not only the things unexpect…
They desire that God would manifest Himself to them and for them, so that all may see it. This is applicable to the second coming of Christ, when t…
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13th Century
Catholic
O that you would rend. Here the prophet offers a petition.
First, he asks for the presence of the judge; second, he asks …
