Isaiah 60:8 Who are these that fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows? I. A SWEET SIGHT THAT THE OLD TESTAMENT CHURCH GETS OF THE STATE OF MATTERS UNDER THE NEW TESTAMENT, upon the revelation of Christ in the Gospel among the Gentiles. She sees poor souls upon the wing, in great multitudes, flying to a Saviour; and a sweeter sight cannot be seen upon earth. II. THE MANNER OF THEIR FLIGHT. "AS a cloud, and as doves." III. THE TERM OR OBJECT OF THEIR FLIGHT. They fly to the windows for their relief. Like the window of the ark of Noah, whereat the dove entered, when she could find no place for the sole of her foot, because of the deluge. IV. THE PLEASANT SURPRISE THAT THE OLD TESTAMENT CHURCH IS PUT INTO AT THIS SIGHT. (E. Erskine.) Parallel Verses KJV: Who are these that fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows?WEB: "Who are these who fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows? |
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