23. But--rather, "For."
he--Jacob.
work of mine hands--spiritually, as well as physically
(Isa 19:25; 60:21;
Eph 2:10).
By Jehovah's agency Israel shall be cleansed of its corruptions, and
shall consist wholly of pious men
(Isa 54:13, 14; 2:1; 60:21).
midst of him--that is, his land. Or else "His children" are the
Gentiles adopted among the Israelites, his lineal descendants
(Ro 9:26;
Eph 3:6)
[HORSLEY].
JFB.
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