Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 1:25
25. In this verse punishment and salvation are combined: punishment as the means, salvation as the end. I will turn my hand upon thee This with a view to vigorous correction. The words seem addressed to captive Zion. Isaiah 1:27. If this chapter were written as introductory to the whole body of prophecies following, as some think, then its scope embraces the average character of Judah from Uzziah’s reign to the captivity and the restoration. Then, too, the changes of aspect deep shades and... read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Isaiah 1:26
And I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellors as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called, The city of righteousness, the faithful city.Thy counsellors — Thy princes shall hearken to wise and faithful counsellors.Called faithful — Thou shalt be such. read more