Isaiah 1:27 - Exposition

Redeemed with judgment ; rather, delivered through judgment ; i.e. God's judgment shall have the effect of "delivering" a remnant, who shall build up Zion once more, and dwell in it. Her converts ; i.e. those of her children who turn to God, shall be delivered through God's righteousness, i.e. through the righteous vengeance which he executes upon the unfaithful nation. Some, however, understand both clauses to mean that the penitent remnant shall "deliver their own souls by their righteousness" (comp. Ezekiel 14:14 , Ezekiel 14:20 ; Ezekiel 18:27 , etc.).