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Isaiah 50

Isaiah 50 — Overview

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, Christ shews that the dereliction of the Jews is not to be imputed to him, by his ability to save; , by his obedience in that work; , and by his confidence in that assistance; , An exhortation to trust in God, and not in ourselves.

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