He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.
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Gill's Exposition
He shall not fail,.... For want of strength to go through the work of redemption: or, "grow dim" (i) and dark, as a lamp for want of oil, or as the wick of a candle ready to go out. Hence the…
Barnes' Notes
He shall not fail - He shall not be weak, feeble, or disheartened. However much there may be that shall tend to discourage, yet his purpose is fixed, and he will pursue it with steadiness and ardor…
We are sure that these verses are to be understood of Christ, for the evangelist tells us expressly that in him this prophecy was fulfilled, Mat 12:17-21. Behold with an eye of faith, behold and…
Cambridge Bible
His constancy. The words failand be discouragedcorrespond in the original to "dimly burning" and "broken" in Isa 42:42. (See R.V. marg.) The former is used of the failing eyesight of Eli (1Sa 3:2);…
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