But this is a robbed and plundered people. All of them are snared in holes, and they are hidden in prisons. They have become a prey, and no one delivers; and a spoil, and no one says, 'Restore them.'

therefore I will divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he poured out his soul to death, and was numbered with the transgressors; yet he bore the sins of many, and made intercession for their transgressions.

Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as a prey to their teeth.

When the LORD brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.

Or how can one enter into the house of the strong man, and carry off his possessions, unless he first bind the strong man? And then he will plunder his house.

"When the strong man, fully armed, guards his own dwelling, his goods are safe.

Lawful captive

For we are bondservants; yet our God has not forsaken us in our bondage, but has extended loving kindness to us in the sight of the kings of Persia, to give us a reviving, to set up the house of our God, and to repair its ruins, and to give us a wall in Judah and in Jerusalem.

However you are just in all that has come on us; for you have dealt truly, but we have done wickedly;

and do not go after other gods to serve them or worship them, and do not provoke me to anger with the work of your hands; and I will do you no harm.

General references

Therefore a strong people will glorify you. A city of awesome nations will fear you.

Or how can one enter into the house of the strong man, and carry off his possessions, unless he first bind the strong man? And then he will plunder his house.

But no one can enter into the house of the strong man to plunder, unless he first binds the strong man; and then he will plunder his house.

But when someone stronger attacks him and overcomes him, he takes from him his whole armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoils.

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.