Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 56:6
Also the sons of the stranger - (see the note at Isaiah 56:3). The conditions on which they should be admitted to the same privileges are specified, and are the following:1. They were to ‘join themselves to the Lord’ (see the note at Isaiah 56:3).2. This should be with a purpose to ‘serve him.’ Their aim and design should be to keep his commandments and to do his will.3. They were to ‘love the name of the Lord;’ that is, to love Yahweh himself, for the ‘name’ of the Lord is often used as... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 56:5
Will I give in mine house - That is, they shalt be admitted to all the privileges of entering my house of prayer, and of being regarded as my true worshippers, and this shall be to them a more invaluable privilege than would be any earthly advantages. The word ‘house’ here refers undoubtedly to the temple, regarded as emblematic of the place of public worship in all ages.And within my walls - The walls of the city where God dwelt, referring primarily to the walls of Jerusalem. They should be... read more