Verse 27
27. In that day That is, the day when this prediction, uttered in ideal time, shall be actually fulfilled.
His burden The imperial subjection on the true Israel.
His yoke The yoke, as borne by oxen, is always in Scripture a metaphor for subjection.
Shall be taken away Shall depart as if spontaneously.
Shall be destroyed Or, shall vanish, as into nonexistence.
Because of the anointing Literally, from before the oil: in the presence of an anointed new king of Israel, of whom David was the type. Chap. 11 treats of these times in more glorious fulness.
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