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Isaiah 26:8

Isaiah 26:8
Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O Lord, have we waited for thee,.... Meaning by "judgments" either the ministration of the word and ordinances, called statutes and judgments, Psa 147:19 an…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Yea, in the way of thy judgements - The word ‘judgments’ often refers to the statutes or laws of God. But it may also refer to the afflictions and trials with which he visits or judges people; the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Isaiah 26:5-11

Here the prophet further encourages us to trust in the Lord for ever, and to continue waiting on him; for,

I. He will make humble souls that trust in him to triumph over their proud enemies, Isa 26:5,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Yea, in the way … for thee i.e. have stood by the way along which we expected and desired Jehovah to appear in judgment. The rest of the verse should be translated as in R.V., to thy name and to thy…