Isaiah 4

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 4:2

The Holy Ghost is still harping upon that blessed string, the gospel day, and comforting the church with the view of it. Jesus is the righteous branch, which Jehovah declared he would raise up in Zion. And as Jesus shall be glorious in every eye of his people, so his people which are the fruits and effects of his great salvation, shall be lovely in him, and to him also. See those scriptures, Zec_3:8; Zec_6:12-13 ; Isaiah 11:1 ; Jeremiah 33:15-16; Jeremiah 33:15-16 ; John 15:5 . read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 4:3

How truly blessed and gracious is it, to see the provision the Lord hath made for the recovery of sinners. Here the Holy Ghost speaks not only of the blessings of redemption to the church at large, but to every individual redeemed soul in particular. He that is left, and everyone that is written. Yes, Jesus saith, All that the Father hath given me, shall come to me, John 6:37 . And it was for this express purpose Jesus said, that the Father gave him power over all flesh; that he should give... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 4:4

Here we have the blessed process of grace, by which the Lord will accomplish the divine purposes of his love, in redeeming the souls of his people. The daughters of Zion are here spoken of, as a representation of the whole church of Jesus. So the church is named, Psalms 45:10-11 . This church is considered in her pollutions, such as she was when Christ came to redeem her, Ezekiel 16:3-6 . But when, in gospel days, Jesus is come, and the fountain in his blood is opened to the house of David, and... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 4:5-6

How very lovely the chapter ends, as well as it began. The church of Christ, which is married to Christ, and brought to call Jesus her husband, when washed from all her uncleanness, made comely from his comeliness, which he path put upon her; and become holy in his holiness, shall now be protected from all dangers arising from without, and made blessed in all glory and Comfort within. Jesus himself will dwell in her, and be both her glory and defense; both her sun and shield. And this, not only... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 4:6

REFLECTIONS BLESSED Jesus! how can I read the first verse of this chapter, without instantly having my mind directed unto thee, as the husband of thy church and people? Thou hast indeed taken away our reproach, in having called us by thy name, and granted us grace to call him our Lord. But, dearest Lord! I cannot say as the Jewish worshipper, I will eat my own bread, and wear my own apparel. No, thou rich and bountiful bridegroom; I am in poverty and wretchedness too deep to do that. Thou art... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 4:1

Seven. Many shall sue for a husband, men shall be so scarce. To continue unmarried was reproachful, Deuteronomy vii. 14. (Calmet) --- After the conversion of the Gentiles, pastors will be much wanted. (Worthington) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 4:2

Bud. That is, Christ, (Challoner) who was faintly prefigured by Zorobabel, Zacharias iii. 8. Our Saviour was the fruit of the earth, and sovereign Lord. (Calmet) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 4:3

Life. Only the faithful shall be saved. (Worthington) --- The Jews, after the captivity, shall be more obedient. But converts to the faith of Christ are styled saints, (Romans i. 7., &c.) such particularly as are predestined to glory, Romans viii. 30. (Calmet) --- Those who are called to life and the true faith, may forfeit this honour, by their own fault. (Menochius) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 4:4

Burning. By baptism of water and fire, or of the Holy Ghost. (St. Jerome) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 4:5

Protection. God will protect his Church, more than he did the Israelites by the pillar, Exodus xiv. 20. (St. Basil, &c.) read more

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