1. The speaker is the prophet, either in his own person, or in that of the Servant of Jehovah. The mission here spoken of is identical with the mission of the Servant as already indicated; e.g. to bind up, etc. (cp. Isaiah 42:3; Isaiah 42:7), and, again, proclaim liberty, etc. (cp. Isaiah 42:7; Isai... [ Continue Reading ]
The period of God's favour (ACCEPTABLE YEAR) is contrasted with the short time that His wrath endures (DAY OF VENGEANCE). 3. Appoint] assign to, provide. BEAUTY] RV 'a garland.'... [ Continue Reading ]
The outcome of the mission recounted in Isaiah 61:1 is the same as the issue of the Servant's work (Isaiah 49:8).... [ Continue Reading ]
Other nations represented as filling menial offices.... [ Continue Reading ]
Israel will attain its original ideal (Exodus 19:6). RICHES.. GENTILES] wealth of the nations. IN THEIR GLORY, etc.] RM 'to their glory shall ye succeed.'... [ Continue Reading ]
DOUBLE] i.e. by way of compensation or reward (Isaiah 40:2).... [ Continue Reading ]
JUDGMENT] i.e. justice. FOR BURNT OFFERING] RV 'with iniquity.' The reference is to the spoliation of which Israel is the victim. DIRECT THEIR WORK] RV 'give them their recompence.'... [ Continue Reading ]
KNOWN] i.e. renowned.... [ Continue Reading ]
DECKETH.. ORNAMENTS] lit. 'decketh himself with a priestly head-dress.' The allusion is to the custom of the bridegroom wearing a special head-dress on the wedding day (Song of Solomon 3:11).... [ Continue Reading ]
AS THE EARTH, etc.] i.e. as surely as the seasons come round. RIGHTEOUSNESS] i.e. the justification of his people in the eyes of the world.... [ Continue Reading ]