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The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it has lighted on Israel.
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A Shift to Judgment
Commentators widely agree that this verse marks a significant shift in Isaiah's prophecy. After the glorious promises of the Messiah, the prophet pivots to deliver a 'word' of judgment specifically against the northern kingdom of Israel (also called Jacob), which was hostile to Judah at the time.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Lord sent—Not Yahweh here, but “Adonai.” It is apparent that this verse is the beginning of a new prophecy, not connected with what prec…
19th Century
Anglican
(8). The Lord sent a word into Jacob ... —For “has lighted” read it lights. A new section, though still closely connected…
16th Century
Protestant
The Lord has sent a word. Here he relates a new prediction, for I think that this discourse is separated from the former, because the Prop…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The Lord sent a word unto Jacob The prophet, having comforted Judah with the promise of the Messiah, returns to deno…
Those are ripening quickly for ruin whose hearts remain unhumbled under humbling providences. For what God intends when He afflicts us is to turn u…
13th Century
Catholic
1. The Lord sent a word into Jacob. Here, he describes the sequence of punishment according to its various types.
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