Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:He — This description of God's infinite power, is seasonably added, to give them assurance of the certain accomplishment of his promises. read more
I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;Called thee — To declare my righteousness, or faithfulness.With-hold — Will give thee counsel and strength for the work.Give thee — To be the mediator in whom my covenant of grace is confirmed with mankind.The people — Of all people, not only of Jews but Gentiles.A light — To enlighten them with true and saving knowledge. read more
I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.The Lord — Heb. Jehovah: who have all being in and of myself, and give being to all my creatures. The everlasting, and unchangeable, and omnipotent God, who therefore both can, and will fulfil all my promises. read more
Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.I tell you — That when they come to pass, you may know that I am God, and that this is my work. read more
Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.Sing — Upon this new and great occasion, the salvation of the world by Christ.From the end — All nations from one end of the earth to another.Ye — You that go by sea carry these glad tidings from Judea, where Christ was born, and lived, and died, and published the gospel, unto the remotest parts of the earth. read more
Let the wilderness and the cities thereof lift up their voice, the villages that Kedar doth inhabit: let the inhabitants of the rock sing, let them shout from the top of the mountains.The wilderness — Those parts of the world which are now desolate and forsaken of God, and barren of all good fruits.Kedar — The Arabians: who were an Heathen and barbarous people, and are put for all nations.Mountains — Who are commonly more savage and ignorant than others. read more
Let them give glory unto the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands.The islands — In the remotest parts of the world, as well as in Arabia, which was near to them. read more
The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies.Go forth — To battle.Stir up — He shall stir up his strength, and anger against the obstinate enemies of his Son and gospel.Roar — As a lion doth upon his prey, and as soldiers do when they begin the battle. read more
I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: now will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once.Long — I have for many ages suffered the devil and his servants, to prevail in the world, but now I will bring forth and accomplish that glorious work which I have long conceived in my mind; yea, I will suddenly destroy the incorrigible enemies of my truth. read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Isaiah 42:4
He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.'Till — 'Till he has established his law or doctrine, among the nations of the earth.Isles — The countries remote from Judea, shall gladly receive his doctrine. read more