And their seed - The figure here is taken from the feelings of a parent who desires his children to be esteemed, and who regards it as an ho…

Their seed shall be known —that is, as in Proverbs 31:23, shall be “renowned,” or “honourably recognised,” even by the nations, as…

And I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them. And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and…

And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles. Here the Prophet deals more clearly with the extension of the Church, which at that time…

And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their
offspring among the people
Not only the Jews …

Promises are made here to the Jews who returned from captivity, which extend to all those who, through grace, are delivered from spiritual bondage.…

1. The spirit of the Lord is upon me. Here he promises joy to the people. This is divided into two parts:

   • In th…