Isaiah 40:11

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 40:11

He shall feed his flock like a shepherd ,.... Christ has a flock, a flock of men, a distinct and peculiar people, and it is but one, and that a little one, and yet a beautiful one, though often a flock of slaughter; which is his by his Father's gift, and his own purchase, and appears manifest in the effectual calling, when he calls them by name; to these he stands in the relation of a shepherd, being so by his Father's designation and appointment, and his own consent; and a good shepherd he... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 40:11

Shall gently lead those that are with young "The nursing ewes shall he gently lead" - A beautiful image, expressing, with the utmost propriety as well as elegance, the tender attention of the shepherd to his flock. That the greatest care in driving the cattle in regard to the dams and their young was necessary, appears clearly from Jacob's apology to his brother Esau, Genesis 33:13 ; : "The flocks and the herds giving suck to their young are with me; and if they should be overdriven, all... 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 40:9-11

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 40:11

He shall feed his flock like a shepherd . The similitude is a favourite one with the psalmists ( Psalms 77:20 ; Psalms 78:52 ; Psalms 80:1 ), and occurs again later on in Isaiah ( Isaiah 49:9 , Isaiah 49:10 ). Its beauty and sweetness have been widely recognized. He shall gather the lambs ; collect them, i.e; when they have strayed from the flock. Shall gently lead those that are with young ; rather, those that give suck (comp. Genesis 33:3 , where the same word is used).... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 40:11

God the Shepherd of his people. This favourite image is "full of figures and analogies of loving-kindness. It is almost sacramental in its depth and power." To exhaust its meaning is impossible; to draw out all that it implies is hopeless; even to make it the subject of comment may seem almost impertinent. Still, in an exegetical work, some comment must be made upon a passage at once so characteristic and so powerful; some attempt at exposition must be attached to the declaration of a truth... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 40:11

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Of no one can these words be used with such exquisite appropriateness as of that "great Shepherd," that "good Shepherd" of the sheep, whom we call Lord and Master. They express— I. HIS PRACTICAL KINDNESS . "He shall feed his flock like a shepherd." He will be to them, in all kindly service, what the shepherd is to his sheep. 1 . He provides with all-nourishing truth. 2 . He leads in the paths of righteousness. 3 . He defends from... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 40:11

God, in Christ, shepherding, Or doing shepherd's work. Here also the first glance seems to be at Cyrus, who, in Isaiah 44:28 , is called God's shepherd; but the after-glance rests on him who could say, "I am the good Shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep." "The change in the fortunes of the Jews is compared by the prophet to a shepherd's seeking his lost sheep, and feeding them again in green pastures" (comp. Jeremiah 31:10 ; Jeremiah 50:19 ; Ezekiel 34:11-16 ).... read more

Group of Brands