Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 40:11
11. feed—including all a shepherd's care—"tend" (Ezekiel 34:23; Psalms 23:1; Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 2:25). carry—applicable to Messiah's restoration of Israel, as sheep scattered in all lands, and unable to move of themselves to their own land (Psalms 80:1; Jeremiah 23:3). As Israel was "carried from the womb" (that is, in its earliest days) (Isaiah 63:9; Isaiah 63:11; Isaiah 63:12; Psalms 77:20), so it shall be in "old age" (that is, its latter days) (Isaiah 46:3; Isaiah 46:4). gently lead—as... read more
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 40:10
10. with strong hand—or, "against the strong"; rather, "as a strong one" [MAURER]. Or, against the strong one, namely, Satan (Matthew 12:29; Revelation 20:2; Revelation 20:3; Revelation 20:10) [VITRINGA]. arm—power (Psalms 89:13; Psalms 98:1). for him—that is, He needs not to seek help for Himself from any external source, but by His own inherent power He gains rule for Himself (so Psalms 98:1- :). work—or, "recompense for his work"; rather, "recompense which He gives for work" (Isaiah 62:11;... read more