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Isaiah 57:19

Isaiah 57:19
I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

I create the fruit of the lips,.... Which is praise and thanksgiving, Heb 13:16 that is, give occasion of it, afford matter for it, by restoring comforts to the church and its mourners, as in the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I create the fruit of the lips - The Chaldee and Syriac render this, ‘The words of the lips.’ The ‘fruit’ of the lips is that which the lips produce, that is, words; and the reference here is…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I create the fruit of the lips - "The sacrifice of praise," saith St. Paul, Heb 13:15, "is the fruit of the lips." God creates this fruit of the lips, by giving new subject and cause of thanksgiving…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Isaiah 57:17-21

The body of the people of Israel, in this account of God's dealings with them, is spoken of as a particular person (Isa 57:17, Isa 57:18), but divided into two sorts, differently dealt with - some who…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

I create the fruit of the lips Better, creating fruit of the lips, continuing Isa 57:57. "Fruit of the lips" means praise and thanksgiving, as Hos 14:2 (R.V. marg.); Heb 13:15. Jehovah will create…