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Thus says Yahweh of Hosts: Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country;
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Salvation from Every Direction
Commentators agree that God's promise to save His people "from the east country, and from the west country" signifies a global gathering. This isn't just about the return from Babylon but points to a worldwide salvation that includes both Jews and Gentiles, ultimately forming the universal Church. As one scholar notes, by the time of Jesus, God's people were scattered far and wide, and this promise encompasses them all.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I will save My people from the East country and from the West country - Dionysius: “that is, the whole world; for Israel had been s…
19th Century
Anglican
From the east ... and from the west. —There were Jews in exile in the west as well as in the east (Joel 3:6);…
Baptist
Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country; and I will bring them, and they s…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thus says the Lord of hosts, Behold As being something wonderful, of great importance, and deserving attention: <…
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