THEOSISCyrill of Alexandria
While many of the disabled may be taken captive, they will not proclaim, "Let us strive, you dwellers of the land," for they have been liberated from sin. The Jewish people, who have been instructed by the law from a young age, have nevertheless become ensnared by the adversary and are held in captivity. The Gentiles, despite their tumultuous hearts and waywardness, will eventually find freedom, embracing divine gifts and triumphing over Satan. In shedding the oppressive weight of sin, they will experience spiritual peace, as it is stated, "They shall not say, 'We toil, O inhabitants of the land, for sin has been abandoned by them.'" The children of Israel, burdened by their transgressions and lacking the gift of justifying grace, are justly subjected to the originator of sin as captives.
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In contrast, the Gentiles, having had their sins removed after Christ’s triumph over them, will dwell in a state of spiritual joy and will rid themselves of sorrow, escaping all anguish. Blessed David acknowledges this, declaring, "Blessed are those who abandon wrongdoing; their sins are forgiven. Blessed is the individual to whom the Lord does not charge with sin" (Psalm 31:1, 2), even as the sinner laments, "My transgressions have overwhelmed me like a heavy load" (Psalm 37:5). The law bore its own weight. Hence, Christ invited, "Come unto Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will provide you rest" (Matthew 11:28).