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God's Surprising Restoration
Commentators explain that this verse uses the powerful image of Zion as a grieving, exiled mother who is suddenly and shockingly surrounded by a multitude of new children. This illustrates how God can take His people from a state of desolation and loss to one of surprising, miraculous growth, filling the church with new members from unexpected places.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 49:21
18th Century
Theologian
Then shalt thou say in thine heart - You will wonder at the multitude and will ask with astonishment from where they all come. This verse …
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 49:21
19th Century
Bishop
Who hath begotten me these ... ?—Better, who has borne ... ? The widowed daughter of Zion canno…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 49:20–23
19th Century
Preacher
Shall say again in thine ears, The place is too strait for me: give place to me that I may dwell. Then shalt thou say in thine heart, Who hath …
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 49:21
16th Century
Theologian
And you shall say in your heart. By these words He declares that the restoration of the Church, of which He now speaks, will be wonderful;…
John Gill
On Isaiah 49:21
17th Century
Pastor
Then shall you say in your heart
In a way of admiration, secretly within herself, astonished at the numerous crowds …
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 49:18–23
17th Century
Minister
Zion is addressed as an afflicted widow, bereaved of her children. Numbers flock to her, and she is assured that they come to be a comfort to her.<…