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
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