Isaiah 25:1-12
1. THY COUNSELS, etc.] RV 'even counsels of old' (i.e. formed of old) 'in faithfulness and truth.'... [ Continue Reading ]
1. THY COUNSELS, etc.] RV 'even counsels of old' (i.e. formed of old) 'in faithfulness and truth.'... [ Continue Reading ]
A CITY] viz. the one that oppressed God's people (Isaiah 24:10). STRANGERS] aliens from God's covenant people (Isaiah 1:7).... [ Continue Reading ]
The hostile power is not utterly destroyed; its remnant acknowledges Jehovah.... [ Continue Reading ]
STRENGTH] RV 'stronghold.'... [ Continue Reading ]
AS THE HEAT] i.e. as heat is assuaged by the shadow of a cloud. BRANCH] RV 'song'; viz. of triumph.... [ Continue Reading ]
The temporal and spiritual blessings which the rule of Jehovah will bring to mankind. THIS MOUNTAIN] i.e. Zion (Isaiah 2:1). FAT THINGS] i.e. of flesh, offered in sacrifice. ON THE LEES] left on the lees to heighten the flavour.... [ Continue Reading ]
COVERING] Covering the face was a token of mourning for the dead (2 Samuel 19:4); the taking away of the veil or covering is symbolically put for the destruction of death (Isaiah 25:8).... [ Continue Reading ]
IN VICTORY] so some early Gk. versions and St. Paul in quoting this passage (1 Corinthians 15:54). Heb. text has 'for ever' (RV). WILL WIPE, etc.] quoted Revelation 7:17; Revelation 21:4. REBUKE] RV 'reproach.'... [ Continue Reading ]
HAND] PROTECTING HAND. UNDER HIM] RV 'in his place,' where he stands. Moab is here mentioned as being a proud (Isaiah 16) and hostile power, a typical enemy. FOR THE DUNGHILL] RV 'in the waters of the dunghill.'... [ Continue Reading ]
HE SHALL SPREAD] i.e. Moab, who vainly endeavours to save himself. HE SHALL BRING] i.e. Jehovah. SPOILS] RV 'craft.'... [ Continue Reading ]