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George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 9:9

Cedars. They speak in a proverbial way, that they will shortly repair the injuries done by the Assyrians depending on king Osee. read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 9:11

Him. Israel. Salmanasar came to ruin the kingdom. (Calmet) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 9:12

Still. God punishes the impenitent throughout eternity, ver. 12., and chap. x. 4. (Worthington) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 9:14

Him. Hebrew, "the branch and the rush." (Calmet) --- Septuagint, "the great and the small." read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 9:16

Headlong. If the blind lead the blind, both fall into the ditch, Matthew xv. 14. (Haydock) read more

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George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 9:17

Folly. Sin. They are all guilty. He will shew no compassion. read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 9:18

High. All shall witness the fall of Israel, (Calmet) like a forest on fire. (Haydock) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 9:19

Brother. Civil wars shall rage, 4 Kings xv. Josephus (Jewish Wars vii.) perhaps alluded to this passage, when he said, that an ancient prophecy announced ruin to the Jews, when they should turn their arms against each other. (Calmet) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 9:1-7

1-7 The Syrians and Assyrians first ravaged the countries here mentioned, and that region was first favoured by the preaching of Christ. Those that want the gospel, walk in darkness, and in the utmost danger. But when the gospel comes to any place, to any soul, light comes. Let us earnestly pray that it may shine into our hearts, and make us wise unto salvation. The gospel brings joy with it. Those who would have joy, must expect to go through hard work, as the husbandman, before he has the joy... read more

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