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The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 54:2

Enlargement and consolidation. "Spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes." Applying these words to the Church of Christ in its attitude of holy expectation, and its sacred duty under all circumstances, but particularly in the time of growth, we learn of it— I. THAT IT SHOULD CONSTANTLY BE ANTICIPATING ENLARGEMENT . The challenge comes from its Lord, "Spare not, lengthen thy cords;" i.e. take the attitude and the action of those who are looking for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 54:2

Divine enlargements. The figure employed is taken from tent-life, and it is used in a similar way by Jeremiah. "My tabernacle is spoiled, and all my cords are broken: my children are gone forth of me, and they are not: there is none to stretch forth my tent any more, and to set up my curtains ' ( Jeremiah 10:20 ). "The Orientals have two kinds of tents—the one larger, and the other smaller; but both constructed much in the same way. They are sustained by poles, more or fewer in number,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 54:3

For thou shalt break forth ; or, thou shalt increase (see Genesis 30:30 , Genesis 30:43 ; Exodus 1:12 ). An overflow, like that of the bursting out of water, is pointed at. On the right hand and on the left ; i.e. "on all sides" (comp. Genesis 28:14 ). Thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles. The Christian Church is viewed as a continuation of the Jewish Church; and the conversion of nation after nation to the gospel is regarded as the extension of Jewish dominion over fresh lands.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 54:1

Sing, O barren - That is, shout for joy, lift up the voice of exultation and praise. The ‘barren’ here denotes the church of God under the Old Testament, confined within the narrow limits of the Jewish nation, and still more so in respect to the very small number of true believers, and which seemed sometimes to be deserted of God, her husband (Lowth). It is here represented under the image of a female who had been destitute of children, and who now has occasion to rejoice on the reconciliation... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 54:2

Enlarge the place of thy tent - The same idea occurs in Isaiah 49:19-20 (see the notes at that chapter). The curtains of thy habitations. The word ‘curtain’ does not quite express the sense here. It is commonly with us used to denote the cloth hanging round. a bed or at a window, which may be spread or drawn aside at pleasure, or the hanging in theaters to conceal the stage from the spectators. The word here, however, denotes the canopy or cloth used in a tent; and the idea is, that the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 54:3

For thou shalt break forth - (See the notes at Isaiah 49:19-20).And make the desolate cities - (See the notes at Isaiah 44:26). read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 54:1

Isaiah 54:1. Sing, O barren The prophet, having largely discoursed of the sufferings of Christ, and of the blessed fruits thereof, among which one particularly promised was, that he should have a numerous seed that should believe on him; and here, foreseeing the accomplishment of this glorious promise, he breaks forth into this song of triumph, addressing his speech to the church, or spouse of God, or Christ, as is manifest from the following words, and especially from Isaiah 54:5, and from... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 54:2-3

Isaiah 54:2-3. Enlarge the place of thy tent That it may be capable of receiving the Gentiles, who shall flock to thee in great numbers, and desire to associate themselves with thee. And let them Those to whom that work belongs; stretch forth the curtains, &c. The meaning is, the curtains must and shall be stretched out. Spare not Fear not lest thou shouldest prepare more room than will be occupied; for very large accessions are to be expected. And strengthen thy stakes That... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 54:1-17

Yahweh and Israel reunited (54:1-17)Israel is likened to the wife of Yahweh. Her exile in Babylon was like a period of divorce when God separated her from him because of her sins. During this time she did not increase or prosper as a nation. She is now to return to God and to her homeland, where she will produce greater increase than in the days before the captivity. As an Arab has to enlarge his tent to accommodate more children, so Israel will have to enlarge its borders to accommodate this... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 54:1

Sing = Shout in triumph (Isaiah 52:8 , Isaiah 52:9 . Zephaniah 3:14 ). Quoted in Galatians 1:4 , Gal 1:27 . barren. Refers to Sarah. break forth into singing. See note on Isaiah 14:7 . children = sons. desolate. See note on Isaiah 1:7 . married wife = the husbanded one. the Lord. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 54:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 54:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 54:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 54:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 54:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 54:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 54:1

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 54:2-3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 54:1-17

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 54:1

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