For the day of vengeance - (See the notes at Isaiah 34:8).

And the year of my redeemed is come - The year wh…

You shall no more be termed Forsaken ... —The change of name is here partially indicated, and probably finds its starting…

Thou shalt no more be called forsaken. He addresses a difficulty that might occur to the minds of believers. Since they were forsaken and …

You shall no more be termed Forsaken
That is, of the Lord her God, as she had seemed to be to others, and thought to…

The Son of God here assures his church of his unfailing love, and his pleading for her under all trials and difficulties. She shall be called by a …

1. For Zion’s sake. Here he promises the honor of glory to the people.

   First, the prophet's petition is set forth.