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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 40:11

He shall feed his flock - In the previous verse, the fact had been asserted that God would come to subdue his foes, and to reward his people. In this verse, the mild and gentle character of his government over his people is predicted. It would not be that of a conqueror over vanquished subjects; but it would be mild and tender, like that of a shepherd who carries the lambs, which are unable to walk, in his own arms, and gently leads along the feeble and the delicate. The verb translated “to... read more

Joseph Benson

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

Donald C. Fleming

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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 40:11

feed His flock. As in the wilderness. See Isaiah 63:11 .Psalms 77:20 ; Psalms 78:52 , Psalms 78:53 ; Psalms 80:1 . gather = take up. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 40:9-11

Isaiah 40:9-11. O Zion, &c.— We have here the fourth voice, directed to the evangelists, to whom it is given in command, to promulgate the true presence of their redeeming God, and the king of his church, among all people. It is true, the words the voice said are to be understood before this period. The divine voice said, ascend into the lofty mountain, O Zion, who art the messenger or declarer of good tidings;—the Evangelist. Zion and Jerusalem are here to be understood with respect to the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 40:11

11. feed—including all a shepherd's care—"tend" (Ezekiel 34:23; Psalms 23:1; Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 2:25). carry—applicable to Messiah's restoration of Israel, as sheep scattered in all lands, and unable to move of themselves to their own land (Psalms 80:1; Jeremiah 23:3). As Israel was "carried from the womb" (that is, in its earliest days) (Isaiah 63:9; Isaiah 63:11; Isaiah 63:12; Psalms 77:20), so it shall be in "old age" (that is, its latter days) (Isaiah 46:3; Isaiah 46:4). gently lead—as... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 40:1-11

The comforting Lord 40:1-11This first section of encouraging revelation stresses the comfort that God has planned for His people Israel. We can break it down into three strophes (sections). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 40:9-11

Worldwide blessing 40:9-11God’s deliverance of His people was not just for their own blessing, however. It was to be for the blessing of the whole world. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 40:11

However, He would rule like David, the shepherd-king. He will be very sensitive to the needs of His people as He rules over them. Intimate and loving care will mark His reign. The two different uses of God’s arm in this verse and the preceding one illustrate the two complementary sides of God’s activity. Chapters 1-39 feature His arm of judgment, and chapters 40-66 emphasize His arm of compassion and deliverance. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 40:1-22

The hope of return is grounded by the prophet upon the fact that Jehovah is the only God, the Creator and Ruler of all things, the Disposer of the fate of nations, who guides the course of history according to His will. The tone of this section is argumentative, the respective claims of Jehovah and of the heathen gods being discussed as in a court of justice. The object of the argument is to encourage the Jews in their exile by showing that, since Jehovah is thus supreme, no obstacles will be... read more

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