Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 59:1-21
Society incapable of reform (59:1-21)Ungodly society is heading for destruction. The reason for this is not that God is powerless to save people, but that people’s sins have cut them off from God, the only one who can save them. They have filled the land with violence, lies and treachery (59:1-3).Because of the corruption of the courts, there is no justice in society (4). Wickedness multiplies as evil people spread their poison and trap the innocent in their plots. They try to cover their sin... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 59:20-21
Isaiah 59:20-21. And, or, moreover, the Redeemer shall come to Zion To Jerusalem, or to his church, often signified by Zion, namely, Christ shall come, of whom the apostle expounds it, Romans 11:26; the prophets usually concluding their promises of temporal deliverances with the promises of spiritual, especially such, of which the temporal were evident types. And unto them that turn from transgression, &c. As he will come in the flesh, and tabernacle among his people; so he will... read more