The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 56:5

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In mine house; i.e. "in my Church". Within my walls. Within the walls of my "holy city" (see above, Isaiah 54:11, Isaiah 54:12; Isaiah 50:1-11 :14; Isaiah 42:12). A place and a name; or, a memorial and a name; i.

e. honourable mention, like that promised to the woman who anointed Christ for his burial (Matthew 26:13). Such mention is found in Matthew 19:12; Acts 8:27-39.

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