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Matthew Henry

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 40:9

O Zion, that bringest good tidings ,.... Or, "O thou that bringest good tidings to Zion F14 מבשרת ציון "O quae evangelizas Tsijoni", Juntas & Tremellius, Piscator. "; which rendering of the words is more agreeable to the latter part of the verse, say unto the cities of Judah , &c.; and to some parallel places, Isaiah 41:27 and to the type, the deliverance of the Jews from Babylon; the tidings of which came from Babylon to Zion, or Jerusalem; and to the Targum which... 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 40:9

O Zion, that bringest good tidings "O daughter, that bringest glad tidings to Zion" - That the true construction of the sentence is this, which makes Zion the receiver, not the publisher, of the glad tidings, which latter has been the most prevailing interpretation, will, I think, very clearly appear, if we rightly consider the image itself, and the custom and common practice from which it is taken. I have added the word daughter to express the feminine gender of the Hebrew participle, which... 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 40:9

O Zion, that bringest good tidings , etc.; rather, as in the margin, O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (so the LXX ; Gesenius, Rosenmuller, Maurer, Hitzig, Knobel, and Kay). Get thee up into the high mountain ; rather, into a high mountain. Choose an elevated spot from which to make proclamation. O Jerusalem, that bringest , etc.; again, as in the margin, O thou that tellest good tidings to Jerusalem. The repetition, with a slight change, is quite in the manner of Isaiah. ... read more

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

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