“Justification by Faith”; but its meaning is this, “The just man, or the righteous man, shall live by his confidence in God.” In fact, the Prophet is speaking of the woes attending the Babylonian captivity. The Chaldeans were to come upon the land and destroy it, thereby, removing the nation. But this was not to be perpetual. It would have an end, and they who had confidence in God should live, that is, should be restored to their country, should be blessed and made happy. Their confidence in God
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