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Verse 2. Garment. Hebrew “cloak,” (Sanct.) such as were worn by people under no disgrace. Calmet. 4:20. Thamar had one very costly. 2 Kennicott. 13:18. Calmet.—Justice, or mercy. God is bound to fulfill his gracious promises. Worthington.
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Historical chapter commentary
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Verse 3. His. Greek “thy.” Christ, the sun of justice, would effect this. Isaiah 60:1.
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Verse 4. Piety. Thus shall Jerusalem be distinguished after the captivity; but still more so when Christ shall appear, and give peace to his Church, after the ages of persecution.
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Verse 5. Arise. Calmet. 4:36. Isaiah 52:2.—God. They remember his law with pleasure.
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Verse 6. Children. Greek “the throne.” The return of the captives was a triumph. Isaiah 66:20 and 49:22. They had abundance of horses, &chapter 1 Ezra 2:66. Darius gave them a convoy of 1000 horsemen. 3 Ezra 5:2. Jos. Ant. xi. 4.
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Verse 7. Diligently, without stumbling under the pillar of God’s protection. Isaiah 40:3. Calmet.
Ad vos quâ veniet, tumidi subsidite montes
Et faciles curvis vallibus este viæ. Ovid. Am. 2:16.
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Verse 8. Woods. This is a poetical description. They shall pass through the sands of Arabia, as if they were under a delightful shade.