ISAIAH—NOTE ON Isaiah 40:5 The glory is revealed (or seen) as God leads his people (see Exodus 16:7). all flesh shall see it. It will not be a private viewing for the remnant only, but out in front of the whole world (see Isaiah 52:7). From this promise of God’s presence flow all of God’s gracious promises, and from this divine purpose flows the whole of history. for the mouth of the LORD has spoken. The fulfillment of this comforting promise depends not on favorable historical trends but only on the promise of God (see Isaiah 55:10).

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