Isaiah 40:10

with stronghand] R.V. as a mighty one; lit., "in (the capacity of) a strong one" (Bêth essentiae). The chief ancient versions vocalised the word as an abstract noun běhôzeq("with strength"), which yields an even better sense. and his armshall rule or His arm ruling; the "arm," the symbol of strength.

For workrender recompence (as R.V.) (see Leviticus 19:13). The idea is somewhat uncertain. It might mean, (1) the reward (lit. "hire") which Jehovah has earnedby His victory over the Chaldæans, in which case the redeemed exiles themselves are the reward, which He brings with Him through the desert (Isaiah 40:11). Or (2) it may refer to the reward which Jehovah is prepared to bestowon His people, the blessings of His salvation. The last is perhaps the better sense, and is supported by the similar passage, ch. Isaiah 62:11.