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God's Outstretched Hands
Commentators explain that the image of God spreading out His hands is a powerful symbol of His constant and loving invitation. It's not a passive offer but an active, fatherly gesture of entreaty, showing His desire to draw His people to Himself. As John Calvin notes, God speaks to us while simultaneously reaching out to join us to Himself.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 65:2
18th Century
Theologian
I have spread out my hands - To spread out the hands is an action denoting invitation or entreaty (Proverbs 1:24). The …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 65:2
19th Century
Bishop
I have spread out my hands ... — Here, of course, the words were meant for Israel, as St. Paul applies them. It may not b…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 65:2
16th Century
Theologian
I have stretched out my hands. He accuses the Jews, and complains of their ingratitude and rebellion; and in this manner he proves that th…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 65:2
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 21:1).
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 65:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The Gentiles came to seek God, and find him, because they were first sought and found by him. Often he meets some thoughtless trifler or profligate…