Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 66:13
As one whom his mother comforteth - See the notes at Isaiah 49:15, where the same image occurs. read more
As one whom his mother comforteth - See the notes at Isaiah 49:15, where the same image occurs. read more
And when ye see this - This great accession to the church from the Gentile world.Your bones shall flourish like an herb - This is an image which is often employed in the Scriptures. When the vigor of the body fails, or when it is much afflicted, the bones are said to be feeble or weakened, or to be dried Psalms 6:2; Psalms 51:8; Psalms 22:14, Psalms 22:17; Psalms 38:3; Lamentations 1:13; Proverbs 14:30; Proverbs 17:22. like manner, prosperity, health, vigor, are denoted by making the bones fat... read more
Isaiah 66:12-13. For, behold, I will extend Or am extending, peace to her That is, all good; like a river That runs in a constant stream, still increasing till it is swallowed up in the ocean. The gospel brings with it, wherever it is received in its power, peace, which proceeds forward like a river, supplying the souls of believers with all good, and making them fruitful as a river doth the lands through which it passes: such peace as the springs of this world’s comforts cannot send... read more
Isaiah 66:14. And when ye see this To what a happy state the church is restored; your heart shall rejoice The peace of the church, and the extension of the kingdom of Christ, are always causes of real joy to such as fear God. And your bones shall flourish like an herb The bones that were dried and withered, the marrow of them being quite exhausted, shall recover a youthful strength and vigour, and shall flourish like an herb in the spring, whose verdure and beauty in the winter were... read more
New people and a new age (66:7-24)Usually there is a long period of development before a group of people becomes a nation, but the new nation Israel will appear suddenly and unexpectedly, like a baby born before the due date (7-9). As with the birth of a baby, there is much rejoicing over the birth of the new nation (10-11). The ‘baby’ grows strong and active because God is the one who nourishes it. Under the controlling hand of God, Israel prospers (12-14).While Israel enjoys God’s blessings,... read more
one = a man. Hebrew. 'ish . App-14 . in Jerusalem. Not in the Church. Compare Isaiah 1:1 . read more
when ye see this = as soon as ye see this. read more
Isaiah 66:14. And when ye see this, &c.— When the true believers, at the time of this distinguished mercy of God to his church, should observe his favour to them, and his punishment of their enemies, full of joy they should triumph in the salvation of Jehovah; their understanding of the divine will, their faith, hope, and all the spiritual dispositions which support their state, here metaphorically called bones, as in other places, (see ch. Isaiah 57:11.Psalms 34:21-22; Psalms 34:21-22.)... read more
13. mother— ( :-). comforteth— (Isaiah 40:1; Isaiah 40:2). read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 66:14
The Lord's indignation; or, the Divine goodness and severity. "The hand of the Lord shall be known towards his servants, and his indignation toward his enemies." Here two sides of the Divine nature are declared, which we find it difficult to conceive as harmonious in one person. It is not only true that God is gracious toward his people, and angry with the wicked; it is also true that in dealing with his people he is both gracious and severe. I. IN THE GOD OF REVELATION WE ... read more