Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 40:1-11
40:1-48:22 RETURN FROM BABYLONBetween Chapters 39 and 40 there is a gap of about one hundred and fifty years. The scene suddenly changes from Jerusalem in the time of Hezekiah (701 BC) to the distant kingdom of Babylon where the Judeans are held captive. (For the background to the Babylonian captivity see introductory notes, ‘Captivity and return’.) From now on no distinction is made between the northern kingdom Israel and the southern kingdom Judah. The emphasis rather is on encouraging all... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 40:10-11
Isaiah 40:10-11. Behold, the Lord God will come with a strong hand With invincible strength, to deliver his people from their most powerful enemies; and his arm shall rule for him His own power shall be sufficient, without any other help, to overcome all opposition. His reward is with him He comes furnished with recompenses, as well of mercy and blessings for his friends and followers, as of justice and vengeance for his enemies: or, “the reward and the recompense which he bestows, and... read more