Isaiah 26:17
“Like as a woman with child, that draweth near the time of her delivery, is in pain, and crieth out in her pangs; so have we been in thy sight, O LORD.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Like as a woman with child,.... By this simile are set forth the great distresses and afflictions the church of Christ…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Like as a woman with child ... - This verse is designed to state their griefs and sorrows during the time of their…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Isaiah 26:12-19
The prophet in these verses looks back upon what God had done with them, both in mercy and judgment, and sings unto God…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The agony of the crisis is compared to the pangs of a woman in travail, a common figure, Hos 13:13; Mic 4:10, &c.
in thy…
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