Listen, O coastlands, unto me; and hearken, you people, from afar; The LORD has called me from the womb; from the body of my mother has he made mention of my name.

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George Leo Haydock

AD 1849

Give. This fresh discourse continues to chap. lvi. 9., relating to the Messias, who is introduced speaking to all the world, Acts xiii. 47., and 2 Corinthians vi. 2. Some apply a part to Cyrus, Isaias, or John the Baptist, as to his figures. (Calmet) The prophet has foretold the conversion of the Gentiles, as he now does, like an evangelist. (St. Jerome) Many Jews will embrace the gospel at the end of time. (Worthington)

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