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Isaiah 59:19

Isaiah 59:19
So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun,.... The eastern and western antichrist being destroyed, way shall be made for the spread of the Gospel…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

So shall they fear - That is, the result of the divine interposition to punish his enemies, shall be to secure the acknowledgment of the existence and perfections of Yahweh in every part of the world.…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

When the enemy shall come in like a flood - This all the rabbins refer to the coming of the Messiah. If ye see a generation which endures much tribulation, then (say they) expect him, according to…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Isaiah 59:16-21

How sin abounded we have read, to our great amazement, in the former part of the chapter; how grace does much more abound we read in these verses. And, as sin took occasion from the commandment to…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The effect of the judgement, as a manifestation of Jehovah's glory, will be coextensive with humanity. The verse gives no hint that the judgement itself will be universal; the nations are affected by…