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The Banner of the Gospel
Commentators unanimously identify the 'ensign' or banner not as a literal flag, but as the Messiah, Jesus Christ, being lifted up through the preaching of the gospel. Just as soldiers rally to a standard, God's people from all nations are called to gather to Christ through faith in His message. This makes the gospel the central rallying point for the church.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 11:12
18th Century
Theologian
And he shall set up an ensign - See (Isaiah 11:10). The Messiah shall stand in view of the nations, as a standard is erected by …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 11:12
19th Century
Bishop
And he shall set up an ensign ... —The thought of Isaiah 11:10 reappears. The “signal” is, as before, the root of Jes…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 11:12
16th Century
Theologian
And he will lift up an ensign to the nations. This verse contains nothing more than the explanation of the previous verse. The language is…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 11:12
17th Century
Pastor
And he shall set up an ensign for the nations For the gathering of them, for the calling of the Gentiles, that is, the Lo…
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 …