Isaiah 49:2 And he has made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand has he hid me, and made me a polished shaft… 1. Because it pierceth the very heart (Acts 2:37; Acts 7:54). 2. Because it separateth between virtue and vice, by teaching what is good and what is evil. 3. Because it cutteth off sin, by the threats which are therein contained against sinners, and by the promises which are thereby made to those who forsake sin. 4. Because it cuts off error and heresy by teaching the truth. (W. Day, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me; |
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