Isaiah 55:4 KJV — MannaFest

Isaiah 55:4

Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people.

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ASV

Behold, I have given him for a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander to the peoples.

WEB

Behold, I have made him a witness to the nations, a leader and commander of the peoples.

YLT

Lo, a witness to peoples I have given him, A leader and commander to peoples.

DBT

Behold, I have given him [for] a witness to the peoples, a prince and commander to the peoples.

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Romans 10:20
But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me.
Revelation 1:5
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
John 18:37
Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.
Joshua 5:14
And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the Lord am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant?
2 Samuel 5:2
Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the Lord said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.

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To attest the truth of the promises which we are invited to take the benefit of; and Christ is given for a witness that God is willing to receive us into his favour upon gospel terms, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers, that we may venture our souls upon those promises with entire satisfaction.

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

Revelation is a "testimony"; because it is propounded to be received on the authority of the Giver, and not merely because it can be proved by arguments. commander--"preceptor" [HORSLEY]; "lawgiver" [BARNES]. to the people--rather, "peoples."

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871reformed

Him - The David last mentioned, even Christ. A witness - To declare the will of God concerning the duty and salvation of men, to bear witness to truth, to confirm God's promises, and, among others, those which respect the calling of the Gentiles: to be a witness of both parties of that covenant made between God and men.

John Wesley (NT Notes)· Explanatory Notes upon the Bible, 1765evangelical

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