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Waiting is an Act of Faith
Commentators agree that the prophet's declaration to "wait" is not passive, but a powerful and deliberate act of faith. After delivering God's message to an unfaithful nation, Isaiah personally resolves to persevere in hope and trust God alone. As John Calvin notes, this is the only remedy when the world seems to have turned away from God and even God Himself seems distant.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 8:17
18th Century
Theologian
And I will wait upon the Lord - This is the commencement of a new subject. The prophet had closed his former message; but had seen …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 8:17
19th Century
Bishop
And I will wait upon the Lord, who hides his face ... —The words come in somewhat abruptly, but not to the extent that justifies the assum…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 8:17
16th Century
Theologian
Therefore I will wait for the Lord. I have chosen to render the particle ו (vau) as therefore; for the Prophet recovers …
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John Gill
On Isaiah 8:17
17th Century
Pastor
And I will wait upon the Lord
Or "for the Lord" F24 ; for the coming of Christ, the Immanuel, who would be a sanctu…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 8:17–22
17th Century
Minister
The prophet foresaw that the Lord would hide His face; but he looked for His return to favor them again. Though not miraculous signs, the children'…