Isaiah 40

Isaiah 40:1

COMFORT The first two verses of Isaiah 40 (Isaiah 40:1) give the key-note of the second part of the prophecy of Isaiah. The great theme of this section is Jesus Christ in His sufferings, and the glory that shall follow in the Davidic kingdom. (See "Christ in Old Testament," sufferings,) (Genesis 4:... [ Continue Reading ]

Isaiah 40:22

CIRCLE A remarkable reference to the sphericity of the earth. See, also, (Isaiah 42:5); (Isaiah 44:24); (Isaiah 51:13); (Job 9:8); (Psalms 104:2); (Jeremiah 10:12).... [ Continue Reading ]