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- Chapter 56
- Verse 1
Isaiah 56:1
“Thus saith the LORD, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Thus saith the Lord, keep ye judgment, and do justice,.... Observe the word of the Lord, which comes from the God of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Thus saith the Lord - That is, in view of the fact that the kingdom of God was to come at no distant period. Yahweh…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Isaiah 56:1-2
The scope of these verses is to show that when God is coming towards us in a way of mercy we must go forth to meet him…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Isaiah 56:1-2
The exhortation to righteousness is based on the nearness of Jehovah's salvation (cf. Isa 46:13; Isa 55:6).…
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