1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Isaiah 49:2 | *And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword: in the shadow of his hand he hath protected me, and hath made me as a chosen arrow: in his quiver he hath hidden me. Isaias 51:16.; Ephesians 6:16.; Hebrews 4:12.; Apocalypse 1:16. | Sword, penetrating the very soul, (Hebrews 4:12.) and slaying the wicked, Apocalypse 1:16., and 2 Thessalonians 2:8. Without Christ, his ministers can apply this sword to little purpose. Cyrus cut asunder the bonds of the captives by his decree. (Calmet) --- Grotius improperly explains all of Isaias. (Houbigant) |