Isaiah 59:20-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 59:21

The hope of the rued. Wherein shall we find the true hope of the human race? It would be but a sorry prospect if man had nothing better to build upon than the results of physical science, or political economy, or mental and moral philosophy. These are helpful handmaids, but they have shown themselves inefficient regenerators of mankind. We build our hope ultimately on— I. THE FULFILMENT OF THE DIVINE PROMISE . God has "covenanted" or promised to do great things for us. Our... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 59:21

The gospel-covenant. The recipient of this covenant is the spiritual Israel. The old Jewish covenant is to provide figures that may help us to understand the spiritual covenant which we make with God and God makes with us, through Jesus Christ, the covenant-Negotiator. Here God's side of covenant-pledge is that he will always be the inner life and inspiration of his people. And it is assumed that his people's covenant-pledge is that they hold themselves as fully consecrated unto him, and in... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 59:20

And the Redeemer shall come - On the meaning of the word rendered here ‘Redeemer,’ see the notes at Isaiah 43:1. This passage is applied by the apostle Paul to the Messiah Romans 11:26; and Aben Ezra and Kimchi, among the Jews, and Christians generally, suppose that it refers to him.To Zion - On the word ‘Zion,’ see the notes at Isaiah 1:8. The Septuagint renders this, Ἔνεκεν Σιὼν Heneken Siōn - ‘On account of Zion.’ The apostle Paul Romans 11:26, renders this, ‘There shall come out of Zion... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 59:21

As for me - In the previous part of the chapter, the prophet has spoken. Here Yahweh is introduced as speaking himself, and as declaring the nature of the covenant which he would establish. In the verse previous, it had been stated that the qualifications on the part of people for their partaking of the benefits of the Redeemer’s work, were, that they should turn from transgression. In this verse, Yahweh states what he would do in regard to the covenant which was to be established with his... read more

Joseph Benson

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

Donald C. Fleming

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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 59:20

the. Redeemer = a Redeemer: i.e. the Messiah. Quoted in Romans 11:26 , Romans 11:27 , showing that the fullness of the Gentiles must be the fullness of the Gentile times. to = for: i.e. on behalf of. See note on Romans 11:26 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 59:21

for ever. This coming deliverance for Israel will be final, and cannot therefore as yet have taken place. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 59:20

Isaiah 59:20. And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, &c.— It is remarkable, that the Hebrew word גואל goel, rendered Redeemer, properly signifies one who has a right to that office, on account of consanguinity. The application of this text therefore to Cyrus, is certainly improper, and one would wonder that so learned a man as Grotius could ever have made such an application. The LXX have avoided this impropriety by reading, There shall come out of Zion the Deliverer or Redeemer, he shall... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 59:21

Isaiah 59:21. As for me, this is my covenant— This memorable prediction is closed with a seal of the perfect love of God toward this new church, composed of Jews and Gentiles united together, and largely endowed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit; whereby he assures her, that she should never hereafter want either the efficacious influx of the Holy Spirit, for illumination and comfort, or the clear understanding of the doctrine of salvation to be abundantly illustrated at this time from the word... read more

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