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Isaiah 55:7

The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 55:7

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Let the wicked forsake his way; i.e. his mode of life. A general promise of forgiveness of sin upon repentance and amendment of life was first given to Israel through Solomon (). The doctrine is largely preached by the prophets; but is nowhere more distinctly and emphatically laid down than in this place.

God's will is to "multiply pardon," if man will only turn to him.

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