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A Prophecy of Global Growth
Commentators widely agree that this verse prophesies the explosive, global growth of God's people. The promise to "spread abroad" and "possess the nations" is seen as the expansion of the church through the Gospel, reaching the Gentiles. Scholars note that spiritually "desolate cities," once devoid of the knowledge of God, would become inhabited by believers.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 54:3
18th Century
Theologian
For thou shalt break forth — (See the notes at Isaiah 49:19-20).
And make the desolate cities — (See the note…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 54:3
19th Century
Bishop
On the right hand and on the left. — Compare to Genesis 28:14. Strictly speaking, the words indicate specifically…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 54:2–4
19th Century
Preacher
Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy …
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 54:3
16th Century
Theologian
Because thou shalt be multiplied. Now follows the reason why he commanded the cords to be lengthened for enlarging the tents. The reason i…
John Gill
On Isaiah 54:3
17th Century
Pastor
For you shall break forth on the right hand and on the left ,
&c.] To the south, and to the north, as the Targum, like an inun…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 54:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Observe the low state of religion in the world for a long time before Christianity was brought in. But by preaching the gospel, multitudes were con…