Isaiah 55:13 Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree… 1. The redemption of the Jews out of Babylon shall be a ratification of those promises that relate to Gospel times. 2. It shall be a representation of the blessings promised, and a type and figure of them. (1) Gospel grace will set those at liberty that were in bondage to sin and Satan. They shall go out, and be led forth. Christ shall make them free. (2) It will fill those with joy that were melancholy (Psalm 14:7). (3) It will make a great change in men's characters. (4) In all this God shall be glorified. ( M. Henry.) Parallel Verses KJV: Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off. |
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