1. The speaker is probably Jehovah Himself. HOLD MY PEACE] cp. Isaiah 42:14. THE RIGHTEOUSNESS] i.e. her vindication, the setting of her right in the eyes of the world (cp. Isaiah 58:8). SALVATION] i.e. deliverance.... [ Continue Reading ]
NEW NAME] as befits her new character (Isaiah 1:26; Jeremiah 33:16): see Isaiah 42:4.... [ Continue Reading ]
IN THE HAND] so held for the admiration of the world.... [ Continue Reading ]
The figure is again that of a bride (Isaiah 54:6) in whom her husband delights. HEPHZIBAH.. BEULAH] meaning, 'My delight is in her,' and 'Married.'... [ Continue Reading ]
The same image differently applied, the people being regarded as the bridegroom and their country as the bride.... [ Continue Reading ]
WATCHMEN] These are angelic beings who report to Jehovah what happens on earth, and intercede for mercy to Zion (Zechariah 1:11). YE THAT MAKE, etc.] RV 'ye that are the Lord's remembrancers, take ye no rest.' 8, 9. The foe will no more rob them of their harvests, but the produce of the land shall... [ Continue Reading ]
A command to prepare the way for the returning exiles (Isaiah 40:8; Isaiah 57:14). FOR THE PEOPLE] RV 'for the peoples,' that they may escort the Israelites.... [ Continue Reading ]
HIS REWARD, etc.] see on Isaiah 40:10. WORK] RV 'recompence.'... [ Continue Reading ]
HOLY PEOPLE] Israel's ideal character realised (Exodus 19:6 cp. Isaiah 61:6). SOUGHT OUT] contrast Jeremiah 30:17. NOT FORSAKEN] Cp. Isaiah 62:4.... [ Continue Reading ]