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Hear the word of Yahweh, you who tremble at his word: Your brothers who hate you, who cast you out for my name`s sake, have said, Let Yahweh be glorified, that we may see your joy; but it is those who shall be put to shame.
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The Mark of a True Believer
Commentators identify the audience as those who have a deep, reverent respect for God, described as those who "tremble at his word." John Calvin and others contrast this genuine piety with the hollow, outward profession of their persecutors. This verse affirms that a sensitive and obedient heart toward God is the true mark of a believer, especially in times of opposition.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Hear the word of the Lord — This is an address to the pious and persecuted portion of the nation. It is designed for their consolat…
19th Century
Anglican
Hear the word of the Lord ... —The prophet turns from the hypocrites to the persecuted remnant. The self-righteous, self-…
16th Century
Protestant
Hear the word of Jehovah. He directs his discourse to the true worshippers of God and promises them what they could scarcely have expected…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Hear the word of the Lord, you that tremble at his word This is said to the comfort of the believing Jews, who are thus d…
The prophet turns to those who trembled at God's word, to comfort and encourage them. The Lord will appear, to the joy of the humble believer and t…
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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