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The Messiah's Global Call
Commentators unanimously identify the speaker in this verse as the Messiah, the Servant of the Lord. He is addressing the 'isles' and 'peoples from far,' which scholars interpret as the Gentile nations. This signifies that the call to salvation through Christ is not limited to Israel but is extended to the entire world.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 49:1
18th Century
Theologian
Listen - This is the exordium, or introduction. According to the interpretation that applies this to the Messiah, it is to be regarded as th…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 49:1
19th Century
Bishop
Listen, O isles ... — The argument against idolatry has been brought to its close, and a new section opens. With it, ther…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 49:1
19th Century
Preacher
Listen, O isles, to me; and listen, you people, from far;
It is very remarkable how constantly the isles are spoken of in this Book…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 49:1
16th Century
Theologian
Hear me, O islands! After having treated of the future deliverance of the people, he comes down to Christ, under whose guidance the people…
John Gill
On Isaiah 49:1
17th Century
Pastor
Listen, O isles, unto me These are not the words of Cyrus, as Lyra mentions; nor of the Prophet Isaiah, as Aben Ezra, Kim…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 49:1–6
17th Century
Minister
The great Author of redemption shows the authority for his work. The sword of his word slays the lusts of his people, and all at enmity with them. …