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and they shall look to the earth, and see, distress and darkness, the gloom of anguish; and into thick darkness [they shall be] driven away.
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A Picture of Total Despair
Commentators highlight Isaiah's powerful use of language. He piles up words like 'distress,' 'darkness,' 'gloom,' and 'anguish' to paint a vivid picture of absolute hopelessness. After looking to heaven and finding no help, the people look to the earth only to find escalating terror. This literary style immerses the reader in the feeling of God's judgment.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And they shall look to the earth — They would look upward and find no relief, and then in despair cast their eyes to the earth to o…
16th Century
Protestant
And when they shall look to the earth. The meaning will then be, that the Jews will be converted to God, because they will be deprived of …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they shall look to the earth As persons in distress, upwards and downwards, backwards and forwards, on the right…
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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'…
13th Century
Catholic
And he will be. Here the author presents the fruit of obedience: sanctification to you. I will make you h…
