Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Isaiah 51:5
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Isaiah51:5
5. righteousness ... near--that is, faithful fulfilment of the promised deliverance, answering to "salvation" in the parallel clause (Is 46:13; 56:1; Ro 10:8, 9). Ye follow after "righteousness"; seek it therefore, from Me, and you will not have far to go for it (Is 51:1).
arms--put for Himself; I by My might.
judge--(Is 2:3, 4; Psa 98:9).
isles, &c.--(Is 60:9).
arm--(Ro 1:16), "the power of God unto (the Gentiles as well as the Jews) salvation."
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