Isaiah 66:5

Hear the word of the Lord

A godly minority

From the majority of the whole body, godless and heathen in character, the prophet now turns to the minority, who tremble with reverence when they hear God’s word.

Let them hear how Jehovah will help them against their persecutors. (F. Delitzsch, D. D.)

Hatred of the godly

They who hate them are their own brethren and, what aggravates the sin still more, Jehovah’s name is the ground (cf. Luke 21:12) on which they are hated by them. (F. Delitzsch, D. D.)

“Let the Lord be glorified”

“Be glorified” means, Show His glory. They speak in incredulous mockery. (A. B. Davidson, D. D.)

Acceptable worship

I. THE DISTINGUISHING CHARACTER OF ACCEPTABLE WORSHIPPERS. They “tremble at His word.” This fear arises from--

1. Their tender love and reverence for the Author of the Word.

2. A settled delight in the holiness of that Word.

3. Produced alike by the terror of the threatenings and the sweetness of the promises.

II. THE SPIRITUAL REGARD WHICH GOD PAYS TO THEM.

1. He looks upon them.

2. He dwells with them.

3. He vindicates their cause from the rebuke of enemies.

4. He brings them for ever to dwell with Him. (S. Thodey.)