Isaiah 49:24

Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered?

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Other Translations for Isaiah 49:24

BSB
Can the plunder be snatched from the mighty, or the captives of a tyrant be delivered?
AKJV
Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered?
CPDV
Can prey be taken from the strong? Or is anything taken captive by the powerful able to be saved?
ERV
Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captives be delivered?
NHEB
Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the captives of a tyrant be delivered?
SMT
Shall the prey be taken from the strong? and if the captivity of the just shalt be delivered?

Commentary for Isaiah 49:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 49:24
Summary
Can oppressors retain their victims permanently?
Event
Rhetorical questioning about liberation
Estimated Time Period
c. 740 BC
Category
Question