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Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

Isaiah 64 - Introduction

For an analysis of this chapter, see the Analysis prefixed to Isaiah 63. This chapter is closely connected with that in its design, and should not have been separated from it. This is one of the many instances where the division seems to have been made without any intelligent view of the scope of the sacred writer.

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See also Isaiah 64 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

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  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 64 The prayer of the church is continued in this chapter; in which she prays for some visible display of the power and presence of God, as in times past, Isaiah 64:1, and the r...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * The church prays that God's power may be manifested. (1-5) A confession of sin, and afflictions bewailed. (6-12)...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    CHAPTER 64 ISAIAH REINFORCES HIS PLEA. Having laid the foundation for his plea Isaiah now brings it forward vehemently. He cries for God to act forcefully and wonderfully in the bringing about of His...

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