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Isaiah 49:9

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

That thou mayest say to the prisoners, Go forth; to them that [are] in darkness, Shew yourselves. They shall feed in the ways, and their pastures [shall be] in all high places.

Isaiah 49:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 49:9

Theological / Devotional

Say to the prisoners. For comment see on ch. 42:7.

In darkness. That is, the darkness of ignorance and sin. Christ came to earth as the Light of the world, to lead men out of darkness into the glorious, saving light of His gospel (John 1:4, 5, 9; 3:19; 8:12; 9:5; 12:35, 36, 46; 1 Peter 2:9).

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