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A King for All Nations
Commentators unanimously identify the 'root of Jesse' as the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Isaiah prophesies that He will be like a banner or 'ensign' lifted high, not just for Israel, but as a rallying point for all nations. This was a radical promise that Gentiles would actively seek out Israel's King for salvation, a prophecy fulfilled in the global reach of the gospel.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 11:10
18th Century
Theologian
And in that day - That future time when the reign of the Messiah shall be established (Isaiah 4:1). The prophet, having describe…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 11:10
19th Century
Bishop
In that day there shall be a root of Jesse ... —The “root,” as in Isaiah 53:2; Deuteronomy 29:18, is the same …
John Calvin
On Isaiah 11:10
16th Century
Theologian
And it shall be in that day the root of Jesse. He again returns to the person of Christ and repeats the same comparison which he had intro…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 11:10
17th Century
Pastor
And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse
The Messiah, so called, either with respect to his human nature, who …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 11:10–16
17th Century
Minister
When the gospel is to be publicly preached, the Gentiles would seek Christ Jesus as their Lord and Saviour, and find rest of soul. When God's time …