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Isaiah 52:8

King James Version (KJV)

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Isaiah 52:8

Verse 8 of 15

Scripture focus

Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing: for they shall see eye to eye, when the LORD shall bring again Zion.

Isaiah 52:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 52:8

Theological / Devotional

Thy watchmen. The spiritual watchmen on the walls of Zion rejoice together at the approach of the messenger bearing tidings of deliverance.

Eye to eye. That is, “face to face,” as the same Hebrew expression is rendered in Num. 14:14. Compare Num. 12:8, “mouth to mouth” (see also 1 Cor. 13:12). From their watchtowers the sentinels see the Lord near at hand as He returns to reign (Isa. 52:7).

Bring again Zion. Or, “return to Zion.” The LXX and Dead Sea scroll 1QIs add, “with mercy.”

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