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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Isaiah 45:5

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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(Isa 42:8; Isa 43:3, Isa 43:11; Isa 44:8; Isa 46:9). girded thee--whereas "I will loose (the girdle off) the loins of kings" (Isa 45:1), strengthening thee, but enfeebling them before thee. though . . . not known me-- (Isa 45:4). God knows His elect before they are made to know Him (Gal 4:9; Joh 15:16).
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