Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 52:1-12
Yahweh Is Called On To Awake and Reveal His Power and Israel Are To Awake To The Power And Holiness Of Their Redeeming God (Isaiah 51:9 to Isaiah 52:12 ). God having given to His faithful people the commands to ‘listen -- attend -- listen’ the prophet now calls on Yahweh also to awaken on behalf of His people, for Him too there is a plea that He listen to the call of His people. It is then followed by a call to all His people to awake. Thus there is a threefold call to ‘awake, awake’, in... read more
G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 52:1-12
The second message (verses Isa 52:1-6 ) calls on Zion to awake and put on her strength and her beautiful garments, because she is to be cleansed of all internal defilement. Though she had been sold into slavery for naught, her redemption is determined on, and she is to know Jehovah as the name of Him who is able to accomplish His purpose. The third (verses Isa 52:7-12 ) describes the return of Jehovah to His people. It is announced by runners and watchmen, and results in an outburst of song.... read more