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A Global Song of Praise
Commentators explain that the specific places mentioned—the wilderness, Kedar (Arabia), and Sela (the rock city of Petra)—represent the most remote corners of the earth. The prophecy shows that God's salvation through Christ is not just for Israel but is intended for all peoples, even those considered culturally distant or 'barbarous'. This is a powerful declaration of the gospel's universal reach.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 42:11
18th Century
Theologian
Let the wilderness - (See the note at Isaiah 35:1). The word here denotes the most uncultivated countries, intimating that even the most rud…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 42:10–11
19th Century
Preacher
For the coming of Christ is the coming of music into the world.
When he did hang upon the cross, there were lighted up new stars to cheer ea…
John Calvin
On Isaiah 42:11
16th Century
Theologian
Let the desert and its cities cry aloud. While the Prophet includes all the parts of the world, he mentions particularly those which were …
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John Gill
On Isaiah 42:11
17th Century
Pastor
Let the wilderness and the cities thereof lift up their voice, &c.] The eastern part of the world, Arabia Deserta, and th…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 42:5–12
17th Century
Minister
The work of redemption brings humankind back to the obedience they owe to God as their Maker. Christ is the light of the world. By his grace, he op…