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I have spread out my hands all the day to a rebellious people, who walk in a way that is not good, after their own thoughts;
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
I have spread out my hands - To spread out the hands is an action denoting invitation or entreaty (Proverbs 1:24). The …
19th Century
Anglican
I have spread out my hands ... — Here, of course, the words were meant for Israel, as St. Paul applies them. It may not b…
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 21:1).
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…
13th Century
Catholic
They have sought me. Here the judge, God, gives the sentence of separation between the wicked and the good regarding the recepti…
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