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Geneva Study Bible Commentary

Isaiah 58:8

Then shall thy (h) light break forth as the morning, and thy health shall spring forth speedily: and thy (i) righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rear guard.

(h) That is, the prosperous estate with which God will bless you.

(i) The testimony of your goodness will appear before God and man.

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  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

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