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George Haydock's Catholic Commentary

Isaiah 61:6

Priests. They were greatly honoured, (Exodus xix. 6.) so that the sons of David had the appellation. The Jews had still to labour as before. Christians become heirs to these promises, and are styled a royal priesthood, 1 Peter ii. 9., and Apocalypse i. 6. They have received the Scriptures from the Jews, and employ human sciences for the advancement of religion. The wisest pagans yield to the force of truth.

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  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

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  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

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  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

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