14 The captive [a]hasteneth to be loosed, and that he should not die in the pit, nor that his bread should fail.

15 And I am the Lord thy God that divided the sea, when his waves roared: the Lord of hosts is his Name.

16 And I have put my words in thy [b]mouth, and have defended thee in the shadow of mine hand, that I may plant the [c]heavens, and lay the foundation of the earth, and say unto Zion, Thou art my people.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 51:14 He comforteth them by the short time of their banishment: for in seventy years they were restored, and the greatest empire of the world destroyed.
  2. Isaiah 51:16 Meaning, of Isaiah, and of all true ministers, who are defended by his protection.
  3. Isaiah 51:16 That all things may be restored in heaven and earth, Eph. 1:10.

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