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He has made my mouth like a sharp sword. He has hidden me in the shadow of his hand. He has made me a polished shaft. He has kept me close in his quiver.
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Verse 2. Sword, penetrating the very soul, (Hebrews 4:12) and slaying the wicked. Revelation 1:16 and 2 Thessalonians 2:8. Without Christ, his ministers can apply this sword to little purpose. Cyrus cut asunder the bonds of the captives by his decree. Calmet.—Grotius improperly explains all of Isaias. Houbigant.
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