Isaiah 58:11-12 ASV

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 58:12

They that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places . Thy descendants shall restore all that has fallen into decay in Israel, whether it be cities or customs. They shall restore "breaches" of every kind, and bring back the old paths for thee to walk in. The restoration of the ruined cities of Judah may be glanced at, but is far from exhausting the writer's meaning (comp. Isaiah 61:4 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 58:11

And the Lord shall guide thee continually - Yahweh will go before you and will lead you always.And satisfy thy soul in drought - (See the notes at Isaiah 41:17-18). The word rendered ‘drought’ (Margin, ‘droughts;’ Hebrew, צחצחות tsachetsâchôth) means “dry places” - places exposed to the intense heat of a burning sun and parched up for the want of moisture. The idea is, that God would provide for them as if in such places copious rains were to fall, or refreshing fountains to burst forth.And... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 58:12

And they that shall be of thee - They that spring from thee; or thy people.Shall build the old waste places - Shall repair the old ruins, and restore the desolate cities and fields to their former beauty. This language is taken from the condition of Judea during the long captivity at Babylon. The land would have been desolated by the Chaldeans, and lain waste for a period of seventy years. Of course all the remains of their former prosperity would have gone to decay, and the whole country would... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 58:11-12

Isaiah 58:11-12. And the Lord shall guide thee Namely, as a shepherd leads his sheep. He adds continually, to show that his conduct and blessing should not be momentary, or of a short continuance, but all along as it was to Israel in the wilderness. And satisfy thy soul in drought Thou shalt have plenty, when others are in scarcity. And make fat thy bones This may be spoken in opposition to the sad effects of famine, whereby the flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen, and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 58:1-14

True religion (58:1-14)The Jews thought they were a righteous people because they carried out the daily rituals required by the law. The prophet is about to show them that in spite of all this they are still sinners. In fact, their attitude towards these rituals is their chief sin (58:1-2).For example, many practise fasting not because they are truly humble before God, but because they hope God will be impressed with their actions. But at the same time as they fast, they oppress their workers... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 58:11

guide = (gently) guide. drought. Hebrew droughts (plural of majesty) = great drought. make fat = invigorate. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 58:12

build = rebuild. This is still future. to dwell in: or, leading home. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 58:12

Isaiah 58:12. And they—shall build, &c.— The meaning is, (for the whole of this and the preceding verse is metaphorical,) that from the city of God, flourishing in the manner above described, should go forth those who should renew and restore the churches long laid waste, as immersed in thick darkness and superstition, and governed by faithless pastors, and so unworthy, the name of the churches of God; and who should collect together, erect, and build anew the foundations of those churches;... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 58:11

11. satisfy . . . in drought— (Isaiah 41:17; Isaiah 41:18). Literally, "drought," that is, parched places [MAURER]. make fat—rather, "strengthen" [NOYES]. "Give thee the free use of thy bones" [JEROME], or, "of thy strength" [HORSLEY]. watered garden—an Oriental picture of happiness. fail not—Hebrew, "deceive not"; as streams that disappoint the caravan which had expected to find water, as formerly, but find it dried up (Isaiah 41:18- :). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 58:12

12. they . . . of thee—thy people, the Israelites. old waste places—the old ruins of Jerusalem (Isaiah 61:4; Ezekiel 36:33-36). foundations of many generations—that is, the buildings which had lain in ruins, even to their foundations, for many ages; called in the parallel passage (Isaiah 61:4), "the former desolations"; and in the preceding clause here, "the old waste places." The literal and spiritual restoration of Israel is meant, which shall produce like blessed results on the Gentile world... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 58:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 58:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 58:12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 58:11-12

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 58:1-14

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 58:11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 58:12

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 58:12

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 58:11

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 58:12

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