11. not comforted—by anyone; none gave her help or comfort. lay . . . with fair colours—rather, "lay . . . in cement of vermilion" [LOWTH]. The Hebrew for "fair colors" means stibium, the paint with which Eastern women painted their eyelids and eyelashes ( :-). The very cement shall be of the most beautiful color ( :-). read more
12. windows—rather, "battlements"; literally, "suns"; applied to battlements from their radiated appearance. agates—rather, "rubies." carbuncles—literally, "sparkling gems"; the carbuncle when held to the sun becomes like a burning coal. all thy borders—rather, "thy whole circuit," consisting of precious stones. The glory of the Church on earth, when the Hebrew Church, according to the original design, shall be the metropolis of Christendom. read more
13. Quoted by the Saviour ( :-), to prove that in order to come to Him, men must be "drawn" by the Father. So Jeremiah 31:34; Micah 4:2; 1 Corinthians 2:10; Hebrews 8:10; Hebrews 10:16; 1 John 2:20. great . . . peace—generally (Psalms 119:165). Specially referring to the peaceful prosperity which shall prevail under Messiah in the latter days (Isaiah 2:4; Isaiah 9:6). read more
14. righteousness—the characteristic of the reign of Messiah (Isaiah 11:4; Isaiah 11:5; Psalms 72:2; Psalms 72:4; Revelation 19:11). far from oppression, c.—far from suffering oppression "for thou shall have nothing to fear." read more
15. gather together, c.—that is, If it should happen that enemies "gather together" against thee (Psalms 2:2), they will not have been sent by Me (compare Psalms 2:2- :) as instruments of My wrath (nay, it will be with My disapproval) for "whosoever shall gather together," c. (Psalms 2:2- :). fall for thy sake—rather, "shall come over to thy side" [LOWTH]. Literally, "fall to thee" (Jeremiah 21:9 Jeremiah 39:9). To be fully fulfilled to Jerusalem hereafter (Jeremiah 39:9- :). read more
16. The workman that forms "weapons against thee" ( :-) is wholly in My power, therefore thou needest not fear, having Me on thy side. for his work—rather, "by his labor [HORSLEY]. "According to the exigencies of his work" [MAURER]. waster to destroy— (Isaiah 10:5-7; Isaiah 37:26; Isaiah 37:27; Isaiah 45:1-6). Desolating conquerors who use the "instruments" framed by "the smith." The repetition of the "I" implies, however, something in the latter half of the verse contrasted with the former... read more
17. tongue . . . condemn—image from a court of justice. Those who desire to "condemn" thee thou shalt "condemn" (Exodus 11:7; Joshua 10:21; Psalms 64:8; Romans 8:1; Romans 8:33). righteousness . . . of me— (Isaiah 45:24; Isaiah 46:13). Rather, "(this is) their justification from Me." Their enemies would "condemn" them, but I justify and vindicate them, and so they condemn their enemies. read more
3. Invitation to salvation chs. 54-55This section of Isaiah’s prophecy joyfully announces Yahweh’s salvation and invites participation in it. Joy and invitation are the result of the announcement of salvation through the Servant (Isaiah 52:13 to Isaiah 53:12)."The first two Servant Songs are followed by tailpieces concerned with divine confirmation of the Servant’s task and promises of its success (Isaiah 42:5-9; Isaiah 49:7-13). The third and fourth Songs are followed by invitations to respond... read more
The theme of the barrenness of human strength and the bounty that the Lord can provide supernaturally is common in both Testaments (e.g., Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, Hannah, Elizabeth, et al.). Here we have another instance of rejoicing because God would miraculously bless those who, because of unbelief, were formerly spiritually barren and unproductive (cf. Isaiah 51:1-3; 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Galatians 4:27). They would become more fruitful than those who enjoy blessings apart from a relationship with... read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 54:10
10. (Isaiah 51:6; Psalms 89:33; Psalms 89:34; Romans 11:29). covenant of my peace— (2 Samuel 23:5). The covenant whereby I have made thee at peace with Me. read more