Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captives be delivered?
Can the plunder be snatched from the mighty, or the captives of a tyrant be delivered?
Is prey taken from the mighty? And the captive of the righteous delivered?
Shall the prey be taken from the mighty? and shall he that is rightfully captive be delivered?
Isaiah — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
1. Hear me, O islands! After having treated of the future deliverance of the people, he comes down to Christ, under whose guidance the people were brought out of Babylon, as they had formerly been brought out of Egypt. The former prophecy must have been confirmed by this doctrine; because…