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For I [know] their works and their thoughts: [the time] comes, that I will gather all nations and languages; and they shall come, and shall see my glory.
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God Knows Every Heart
Commentators agree that this verse powerfully affirms God's omniscience. He sees not only the outward, public works of people but also their secret actions and hidden thoughts. This serves as a solemn reminder that nothing can be concealed from God, who will ultimately judge all hypocrisy and hidden sin.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For I know their works - The word ‘know,’ says Lowth, is here evidently left out of the Hebrew text, leaving the sense quite imperfect. It i…
19th Century
Anglican
For I know their works ... —The Hebrew has no verb, either—as in the Quos ego ... of Virgil,
16th Century
Protestant
For I — their works, and their thoughts. He confirms what he said in the preceding verse: namely, that punishment will be execute…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For I know their works, and their thoughts That is, of the persons before described; their evil works and thoughts, which…
A prophetic declaration is given concerning the Lord's vengeance on all enemies of his church, and especially on all antichristian opposers of the …
13th Century
Catholic
Thus says the Lord. Here he specifies how the sentence will be executed.
First, in particular, concerning the J…
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