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Isaiah 49:2

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

Isaiah 49:2

Verse 2 of 26

Scripture focus

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;

Isaiah 49:2 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 49:2

Theological / Devotional

Like a sharp sword. That is, Messiah’s message would be effective. The sword is a fitting symbol of the cutting, penetrating power of the Word of God (see Hosea 6:5; Eph. 6:17; 2 Thess. 2:8; Heb. 4:12; Rev. 1:16 ; 19:15, 21).

Shaft. Literally, “arrow,” another symbol for the swift, piercing power of Christ’s words.

In his quiver. Christ was kept by God till the hour of His mission had fully come (Mark 1:15; Gal. 4:4). With the arrival of the time foretold by Daniel (see on Dan. 9:25; Mark 1:5), Christ came into the world and swiftly accomplished His mission.

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