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The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 55:12

Ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace (comp. Isaiah 35:10 ; Isaiah 40:9-11 ; Isaiah 43:3-6 , Isaiah 43:19-21 , etc.). A strong contrast is frequently drawn between the exodus from Babylon and that from Egypt. On the former occasion all was hurry, alarm, disquiet, danger. The later exodus will be accompanied with "peace" and "joy" (see Isaiah 51:9-16 , etc.). (For the fulfilment, see Ezra 1:1-11 ; Ezra 2:1-70 , and Ezra 7:1-28 ; Ezra 8:1-36 .) The... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 55:11

So shall my word be - All the truth which God reveals is as much adapted to produce an effect on the hard and sterile hearts of men as the rain is on the earth.It shall not return unto me void - It shall not return to me without accomplishing that which I intend.And it shall prosper - (See the note at Isaiah 52:13). This proves:1. That God has a design in giving his Word to people. He has as distinct an intention in his Word as he has in sending down rain upon the earth.2. That whatever is his... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 55:12

For ye shall go out with joy - This language is that which is properly applicable to the exiles in Babylon, but there can be no doubt that the prophet looks also to the future happier times of the Messiah (compare the notes at Isaiah 52:7).The mountains and the hills - Language like this is common in Isaiah, where all nature is called on to rejoice, or where inanimate objects are represented as expressing their sympathy with the joy of the people of God (see the note at Isaiah 14:8; Isaiah... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 55:10-11

Isaiah 55:10-11. For as the rain cometh down To water and refresh the earth, and render it fruitful; and the snow from heaven Which, in its season, contributes to the fertility of the earth, as well as the rain; and returneth not thither Namely, without effect, or immediately: it is not drawn up again as soon as it comes down, but abides for a convenient time upon the earth, until it do that work for which it is sent. That it may give seed and bread, &c. That it may bring forth... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 55:1-13

God’s free provision (55:1-13)Many of the Jews had made life reasonably tolerable for themselves in Babylon. The prophet knew that they were so settled that they might not want to uproot themselves and face the hardships of life back in their desolated homeland. Many were more concerned with making life easier for themselves than with knowing God and looking to him for their provision. God warns against this self-centred attitude and invites them to trust fully in him. The blessings he gives... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 55:11

My word be that goeth. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 8:3 ; Deuteronomy 32:2 ). shall = shall assuredly. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 55:12

go out = go forth: i.e. from the lands of your wandering. peace = prosperity. break forth . . . singing. Figure of speech Prosopopoeia. See note on Isaiah 14:7 . the field: i.e. the open country beyond the limits of cultivation. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Isaiah 55:12

"For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing: and all the trees of the fields shall clap their hands. Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir-tree; and instead of the briar shall come up the myrtle-tree: and it shall be to Jehovah for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off."When the Lord uprooted his vineyard, took away the hedge, broke the wall, and laid it waste, briars and thorns came... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 55:8-11

Isaiah 55:8-11. For my thoughts are not your thoughts— This whole period consists of two comparative sentences; the one of which sets forth the height and sublimity of the thoughts and ways of God, above the thoughts and ways of men; the other, the undoubted power of the word of God, sent forth by him to effect the salvation of mankind. The former is grounded upon the perfect knowledge of God; the other, upon his infinite power. This passage is well connected with the whole argument of this and... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 55:12

Isaiah 55:12. For ye shall go out with joy— The prophet, in words and ideas which seem borrowed from the departure of the Jews from Babylon, here represents the first preachers of the Gospel going forth to preach the glad tidings of salvation to the Gentiles together with the good success of their expedition, in the 13th verse. See ch. Isaiah 41:19. The meaning of the last clause, and it shall be to the Lord for a name, is, "it shall be a striking argument of the divine favour, most honourable... read more

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