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Isaiah 59:16

Western Saints

Jerome

And the Lord saw, and evil appeared in his eyes: because there is no justice, and he saw that there is no man, and he was astonished, because there is no one to oppose. And his own arm will save him: and his righteousness itself will strengthen him. He is clothed with righteousness as with a breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on his head. He is clothed with garments of vengeance, and covered with a cloak of zeal. …

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Thomas Aquinas

And the Lord saw. Here he sets out the preparation of salvation on the part of the Savior. And first, he sets out the manner of preparation, speaking of God according to a human manner. He sets out his compassion: and the Lord saw, with the eye of mercy, there is no judgment, of anyone to save. And he saw that there is not a man, saving the Jews, and he stood astonished, saddened or distressed: and I sought among them for a man (Ezek 22:30). …

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