Isaiah 61:10

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 61:10-11

Some make this the song of joy and praise to be sung by the prophet in the name of Jerusalem, congratulating her on the happy change of her circumstances in the accomplishment of the foregoing promises; others make it to be spoken by Christ in the name of the New-Testament church triumphing in gospel grace. We may take in both, the former as a type of the latter. We are here taught to rejoice with holy joy, to God's honour, 1. In the beginning of this good work, the clothing of the church with... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 61:10

I will greatly rejoice in the Lord ,.... These are not the words of the prophet spoken in his own person, rejoicing in the goodness of the Lord to his people and countrymen; nor of Christ; but of the church, especially the Jewish church, expressing her joy for benefits received, as declared in the preceding verses. The Targum is, "Jerusalem said, rejoicing I will rejoice in the Word of the Lord;' not in his word of promise, but in his essential Word, his Son the Messiah; in his person,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 61:10

I will greatly rejoice in the Lord - These may be the words of the Jews now converted, and brought into the Church of Christ, and with the Gentiles made fellow heirs of the blessings of the new covenant. As a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments "As the bridegroom decketh himself with a priestly crown" - An allusion to the magnificent dress of the high priest, when performing his functions; and particularly to the mitre, and crown or plate of gold on the front of it, Exodus 29:6 .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 61:1-12

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 61:10

I will greatly rejoice in the Lord (comp. Habakkuk 3:18 ). The promises made were such as naturally to call forth on the part of Israel the most heartfelt joy and rejoicing—including, as they did, restoration, rule over the Gentiles, a universal priesthood, a wide territory, "everlasting joy," a high renown, and an "everlasting covenant . He hath clothed me with the garments of salvation (comp. Isaiah 59:17 and Isaiah 61:3 ). The metaphor occurs also in the Psalms ( Psalms 71:6 ; ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 61:10

Fulness of joy. "I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God." This does not certainly seem like the ease with the anchorite and the ascetic and the hermit. A religion that fails in the direction of felicity would seem to lose claim, at all events, to be considered a true ideal of the gospel. Mediaevalism rejoiced in pictures of the saints, who could not fairly be said to have an aureole, of gladness about their heads. I. THERE ARE GREAT REASONS FOR ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 61:10

Joy in the Divine adornings. Richard Weaver gives an effective and pleasing illustration. "A lady once took me into her garden, and I found there beds filled with all kinds of beautiful flowers; but at the end of the garden I came to the edge of a steep precipice, and as I stood looking down at the great black rock beneath, I thought what a dreadful place that would be to fall down. ' Come with me,' said the lady, 'and I will show you something beautiful.' She led me round to the foot of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 61:10-11

JERUSALEM ACCEPTS THE PROMISES , AND GLORIES IN JEHOVAH . So the Targum and Rosenmuller. Others think that "the Servant" is still speaking, or that Isaiah speaks in the name of the people. To us the exposition of the Targum appears the most satisfactory. It is in the manner of Isaiah suddenly to introduce a new speaker. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 61:10-11

Rejoicing in the Lord. "Rejoice in the Lord alway," says the apostle: "and again I say, Rejoice" ( Philippians 4:4 ). It reflects shame on Christians that their religion should appear, so much as it does, to those without as a religion of gloom and melancholy. In Scripture true religion wears a wholly different aspect. Faithful Israel rejoices constantly in the Lord, is perpetually joyful in its God. The Book of Psalms is one almost continuous jubilation. The worship of David, of Solomon,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 61:10-11

Spiritual joy in the Eternal. We may regard the city as the speaker, and the city may typify the Church. I. HER CLOTHING . As garments are for protection and ornament, so it may stand as a figure of a community arrayed in the strength and righteousness of Jehovah. And so the Church still sings— "Jesus, thy robe of righteousness My beauty is, my glorious dress." There is an allusion to the dress of the bridegroom and of the priest; for at one time the bridegroom wore a crown, and... read more

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