Isaiah 40:10 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 40:9-11

It was promised (Isa. 40:5) that the glory of the Lord shall be revealed; that is it with the hopes of which God's people must be comforted. Now here we are told, I. How it shall be revealed, Isa. 40:9. 1. It shall be revealed to Zion and Jerusalem; notice shall be given of it to the remnant that are left in Zion and Jerusalem, the poor of the land, who were vine-dressers and husbandmen; it shall be told them that their brethren shall return to them. This shall be told also to the captives who... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 40:10

Behold, the Lord God will come with a strong hand ,.... Some understand this of the second coming of Christ, which coming is certain, such assurances being given of it by promise and prophecy; and will be attended with power, which will be requisite to raise the dead, summon all nations before him, and pass and execute the proper sentence on them; when his arm shall openly bear rule, he will take to himself his great power, and reign; when his reward will be with him, to give to every man... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 40:10

His reward is with him, and his work before him. "His reward is with him, and the recompense of his work before him" - That is, the reward and the recompense which he bestows, and which he will pay to his faithful servants; this he has ready at hand with him, and holds it out before him, to encourage those who trust in him and wait for him. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 40:1-11

The prophet's commission. He is to unfold a theme of consolation, which runs through the whole of the book, introduced by this chapter. He speaks to the prophets: "Ye prophets, prophesy consolation concerning my people" (Targum of Jonathan); or, "O priests, speak to the heart of Jerusalem," according to the LXX . The former is probably correct. The prophets were numerous both in Isaiah's time ( Isaiah 3:1 ; Isaiah 29:10 , Isaiah 29:20 ) and during the Babylonian exile ( Jeremiah... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 40:1-31

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 40:9-10

God: his presence, power, and grace. Such good tidings are to be brought to Zion that the language used is that of exultation; the messenger is to stand upon a high mountain, to lift up his voice with strength, to proclaim so that every one, far and near, shall hear. The message to be delivered is the presence of Jehovah, his everlasting power, his grace in bringing a large reward in his bountiful hand. The primary reference is obvious (see previous homilies); the secondary one is to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 40:9-11

The time of Israel's restoration has drawn nigh. The preparation has been made. The voice calling to preparation is silent. The promises are now on the verge of receiving their accomplishment. It is fitting that some one should announce the fact to the nation. Isaiah calls on the company of prophets living at the time to do so (verse 9). They are to take up a commanding position, to speak with a loud voice, and to proclaim the good tidings to Zion, to Jerusalem, and to the cities of Judah... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 40:10

The Lord God ; literally, the Lord Jehovah. With strong hand ; or, with strength. His arm shall rule for him . Kay translates, "His arm shall get him rule;" i.e. the manifestation, which he shall make of his power, shall cause his kingdom to be extended far and wide upon the earth. "The Lord's arm," "the Lord's hand," are favourite expressions of Isaiah's ( Isaiah 5:25 ; Isaiah 9:12 ; Isaiah 10:4 ; Isaiah 11:11 ; Isaiah 31:3 ; Isaiah 51:9 ; Isaiah 53:1 ; Isaiah 62:3 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 40:10

Present reward. "His reward is with him." There is a glory to be revealed. There is a day of the manifestation of the sons of God—a day of august solemnity, when the King shall say, "Come, ye blessed." But the Christian dispensation is not fairly represented when its rewards and punishments are declared to be future only. These words speak of a present reward. I. CHRIST JESUS HAD HIS REWARD HERE . SO says the prophet, speaking here of Christ. And the apostle says,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 40:10

Behold, the Lord God will come - (See the note at Isaiah 40:3) Applied to the condition of the Jews in exile, this means that God would come to deliver them. Applied to the times of the Messiah, it means that God would manifest himself in a powerful manner as mighty to save.With strong hand - (בחזק bechâzâq). Margin, ‘Against the strong.’ So Vitringa and others understand it; and regard it as referring to the mighty enemies of the people of God, or, as Vitringa particularly supposes, to the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 40:9-11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 40:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 40:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 40:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 40:1-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 40:9-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 40:9-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 40:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 40:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 40:10

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