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The Promised Messianic Branch
A strong consensus among commentators (Barnes, Ellicott, Gill, Henry) identifies 'the branch of the Lord' as a direct prophecy of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. This title, also used by Jeremiah and Zechariah, signifies that the Messiah would spring up from the decayed royal line of David, like a new shoot from a fallen tree. His coming would bring beauty and glory after a period of judgment and desolation.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 4:2
18th Century
Theologian
The branch of the Lord - צמח יהוה yehovâh tsemach. "The sprout" of Yahweh. This expression, and this v…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 4:2
19th Century
Bishop
In that day ... —The dark picture of punishment is relieved by a vision of Messianic glory, like that of Isaiah 2:1-4. Th…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 4:2
16th Century
Theologian
In that day shall the branch of the Lord be for beauty and glory. This consolation is timely added, for the announcement of a dreadful cal…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 4:2
17th Century
Pastor
In that day shall the branch of the Lord be beautiful and
glorious
When the beauty …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 4:2–6
17th Century
Minister
Not only the establishment of Christ's kingdom in the time of the apostles, but also its enlargement by gathering the dispersed Jews into the churc…