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Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 54:15

15. gather together, c.—that is, If it should happen that enemies "gather together" against thee (Psalms 2:2), they will not have been sent by Me (compare Psalms 2:2- :) as instruments of My wrath (nay, it will be with My disapproval) for "whosoever shall gather together," c. (Psalms 2:2- :). fall for thy sake—rather, "shall come over to thy side" [LOWTH]. Literally, "fall to thee" (Jeremiah 21:9 Jeremiah 39:9). To be fully fulfilled to Jerusalem hereafter (Jeremiah 39:9- :). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 54:16

16. The workman that forms "weapons against thee" ( :-) is wholly in My power, therefore thou needest not fear, having Me on thy side. for his work—rather, "by his labor [HORSLEY]. "According to the exigencies of his work" [MAURER]. waster to destroy— (Isaiah 10:5-7; Isaiah 37:26; Isaiah 37:27; Isaiah 45:1-6). Desolating conquerors who use the "instruments" framed by "the smith." The repetition of the "I" implies, however, something in the latter half of the verse contrasted with the former... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 54:11-17

The rebuilt city 54:11-17Isaiah changed his illustration from a restored wife to a rebuilt city, but the point remains the same. The contrast between the city of man and the city of God is one that Isaiah developed quite fully (cf. Isaiah 1:26-27; Isaiah 2:2-4; Isaiah 4:2-6; Isaiah 12:1-6; Isaiah 24:10; Isaiah 25:1-9; Isaiah 26:1-6; Isaiah 35:10; Isaiah 47:1; Isaiah 52:1; Isaiah 66:10-14). The people of God can anticipate a glorious future. The prophet was not describing the rebuilding of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 54:13

All the spiritual descendants of the redeemed in that era would be disciples of the Lord. They would follow Him faithfully, and they would enjoy the highest quality of spiritual life (cf. Isaiah 1:26). Jesus saw a foreview of this condition during His earthly ministry (John 6:45). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 54:14

The righteous would be secure in the love and plans of God. Oppression and terror would not come anywhere near them, so they would not fear (cf. Isaiah 32:17). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 54:15

Whatever trouble might come to them would not come from God as discipline, as in former times. Moreover, God’s people would be able to overcome all their opponents. This indicates that conditions for the redeemed will not be completely placid at this time, as they will be in the eternal state where nothing offensive will assail God’s people. Isaiah rather described conditions during the first part of the renovation of all things, the Millennium. It seems that assault by enemies is not just a... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 54:16

Whatever happens to the redeemed in that era would be by the will of God, who not only raises up destroyers to destroy, and provides the weapons that they use, but creates the blacksmiths who make the weapons. All that the people of God would experience would be part of God’s good intention and design for them."This verse is very instructive for the study of divine providence. It teaches that nothing occurs, not even the destroying acts of the enemies of God’s people, apart from God Himself. At... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 54:1-17

1. Married wife] referring to the days of Jerusalem’s prosperity. 2. The figure is that of a tent which must be enlarged to take in increasing numbers (Isaiah 33:20). The ultimate fulfilment is seen in the extension of the religion of Zion so as to embrace the nations in the Christian dispensation. 3. Break forth] RV ’spread abroad.’ Make the desolate cities, etc.] (cp. Isaiah 49:8; Isaiah 58:12; Isaiah 61:4) i.e. reoccupy cities which had suffered from Babylonian invasions.4. Shame of thy... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Isaiah 54:13

(13) All thy children shall be taught of the Lord . . .—More accurately, shall be the disciples of Jehovah; quoted by our Lord as fulfilled in His disciples (John 6:45). read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Isaiah 54:14

(14) Thou shalt be far from oppression . . .—On the assumption of Isaiah’s authorship the words stand out in contrast with his own experience of the “oppression” of Ahaz, of the “fear” and “terror” caused by Sargon and Sennacherib. read more

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