Isaiah 14:32 What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? That the LORD has founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it. 1. The great things God doth for His people are, and cannot but be, taken notice of by their neighbours (Psalm 126:2). 2. Messengers will be sent to inquire concerning them. Jacob and Israel have long been a people distinguished from all others, and dignified with uncommon favours; and therefore, some for goodwill, others for ill-will, and all for curiosity, are inquisitive concerning them. 3. It concerns us always to be ready to "give a reason of the hope" that we have in the providence of God, as well as in His grace, in answer to everyone that asks it, "with meekness and fear." 4. The issue of God's dealings with His people shall be so manifestly glorious that anyone, everyone, shall be able to give an account of them to those that inquire concerning them. ( M. Henry.) Parallel Verses KJV: What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? That the LORD hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it. |
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