Isaiah 29:17-24 - Exposition

A RENEWAL OF PROMISE . God's judgment ( Isaiah 29:14 ), whatever it is, will pass. In a little while there will be a great change. The lowly will be exalted, the proud abased. From the "meek" and "poor' will be raised a body of true worshippers, who will possess spiritual discernment ( Isaiah 29:18 ), while the oppressors and "scorners" will be brought to naught. When Isaiah expected this change is uncertain; but he holds out the hope of it here, as elsewhere so frequently ( Isaiah 1:24-31 ; Isaiah 2:2-5 ; Isaiah 4:2-6 ; Isaiah 5:13 , etc.), to keep up the spirits of the people and prevent them from sinking into a state of depression and despair.