Verse 25
25. In this verse punishment and salvation are combined: punishment as the means, salvation as the end.
I will turn my hand upon thee This with a view to vigorous correction. The words seem addressed to captive Zion.
Isaiah 1:27. If this chapter were written as introductory to the whole body of prophecies following, as some think, then its scope embraces the average character of Judah from Uzziah’s reign to the captivity and the restoration. Then, too, the changes of aspect deep shades and partial lights seen to pass over the chapter are to be accounted for.
And purely purge away thy dross The recovery was to be by severe measures, namely, as by smelting fires. The figure is, that in the people and princes of Judah there was something corresponding to silver, but mixed with abundant dross.
The latter was to be thoroughly removed.
Thy tin Alloy; tin, lead, or other base metal. The same figure as before used, precious metals held in combination by other ores.
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