And they shall call them - It will be the honorable and just name by which they will be known, that they are a holy people, and that they ar…

The redeemed of the Lord. —Literally, ransomed, as in Isaiah 35:10; Isaiah 51:10.

Sought out ..…

And they shall call you a holy people. He describes the benefit of the Lord's coming; that is, because by showing that he takes care of hi…

And they shall call them the holy people;
For whom the way is prepared, to whom the standard is lifted up, and the p…

Way shall be made for Christ's salvation; all difficulties shall be removed. He brings a reward of comfort and peace with him; but a work of humili…

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

   First, the prophet's petition is set forth.