Isaiah 49:12 Behold, these shall come from far: and, see, these from the north and from the west; and these from the land of Sinim. Whatever bearing this prophecy may have had upon the time of Isaiah, or the time immediately after him, it has an important bearing on the time of the Messiah, and the course of His kingdom. The sentiment is that the redeemed Church of Christ shall come from every part of the earth. This sentiment is in accordance with — I. THE GENIUS OF THE GOSPEL. II. THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY. III. THE COURSE OF EVENTS. Conclusion — 1. This subject recognises the brotherhood of man. 2. It imposes a stupendous obligation on the Church. (J. Rawlinson.) Parallel Verses KJV: Behold, these shall come from far: and, lo, these from the north and from the west; and these from the land of Sinim. |
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