But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children.
But thus saith the Lord, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away - (Isaiah 53:12; Psalms 68:18; Colossians 2:15).
The prey of the terrible shall be delivered - in answer to the question, Isaiah 49:24 'Shall the lawful captive be delivered?' Death is "terrible," because it has man's 'sin' as its 'sting;' and "the strength of sin is the Law" whereby man has become Death's "lawful captive" (1 Corinthians 15:56).
For I will contend with him that contendeth with thee - (Isaiah 54:17.)