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You will know that I am in the midst of Israel, And that I am Yahweh, your God, and there is no one else; And my people will never again be put to shame.
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The Proof of God's Presence
Commentators explain that this verse is God's powerful assurance to His people. After a period of feeling abandoned, God's miraculous deliverance would be undeniable proof that He was truly 'in the midst of Israel.' This presence isn't based on the people's worthiness, but on God's gracious, covenant-keeping character, which would be so clear it would compel them to acknowledge Him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And you shall know that I am in the midst of Israel - God had foretold their rebellion and His forsaking them, "the troubles" which…
19th Century
Anglican
I am in the midst of Israel.— This Divine assurance, similar to that with which the book ends, prepares the way for the s…
16th Century
Protestant
He repeats the same sentence, and in the beginning of the verse he explains what I have already said — that the miracle would be such as to compel …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And you shall know that I [am] in the midst of Israel The presence of God among his people shall be so manifest, the toke…
The priests and rulers are to appoint a solemn fast. The sinner's supplication is, "Spare us, good Lord." God is ready to help his people, and he w…
