Upon me — Though the prophet may speak of himself, yet it is principally to be understood of Christ. Anointed — Set me apart, both capacitating him with gifts, and commissioning him with authority; and yet more, as it is applied to Christ, a power to make all effectual, from whence he hath also the... [ Continue Reading ]
Vengeance — It being necessary, that where God will deliver his people, he should take vengeance on their enemies; principally on the enemies of his church, and the spiritual ones chiefly, Satan, sin, and death.... [ Continue Reading ]
Ashes — By ashes understand whatever is proper for days of mourning, as by beauty whatever may become times of rejoicing. Oil of joy — He calls it oil of joy in allusion to those anointings they were wont to use in times of joy, gladness for heaviness; and it is called a garment in allusion to their... [ Continue Reading ]
Strangers — Gentiles, such as are not of the natural race of the Jews, but Gentile converts. Or, such as shall have no more than an outward profession. Stand — Ready to be at thy service. Flocks — The churches with the word of God. Plow — men — Shall manage the whole work of God's spiritual husbandr... [ Continue Reading ]
The priests — The whole body of them shall now be as near to God as the priests were formerly, and shall be a royal priesthood. This is most certainly true of all the faithful under the gospel.... [ Continue Reading ]
Double — Honour. Portion — Of honour, that God will give them.... [ Continue Reading ]
Love judgment — I will do them right, for I love justice in myself, and in them that practise it. Robbery — All things gotten by injustice, though it be for sacrifice. Direct — I will lead them so, that they shall do all things in sincerity. Everlasting covenant — Though you have broken covenant wit... [ Continue Reading ]
Shall be — That is, eminently a promise of the increase of the church; such shall be their prosperity, and multiplying, that they shall be known abroad by their great increase; or else, the meaning is, the church shall have a seed of the Gentiles, whereas the church has been confined to one corner o... [ Continue Reading ]
I will — This is spoken in the person of the church. Garments, &c. — With salvation as with a garment, and with righteousness as with a robe.... [ Continue Reading ]
Righteousness — His great work of salvation shall break out and appear. Praise — As the natural product, and fruit of it.... [ Continue Reading ]