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A Universal Invitation
Commentators emphasize that the call 'Ho, every one that thirsteth' is a loud, public, and universal invitation. It is not limited to a select few but is extended to all people, regardless of their background. The only requirement for coming is 'thirst'—a deep, personal awareness of one's spiritual need for God.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 55:1
18th Century
Theologian
Ho—(הוי hôy). This word here is designed to call attention to the subject as one of importance.
Everyone who thirsts—…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 55:1
19th Century
Bishop
Ho, every one that thirsteth ... —The whole context shows that the water, the wine, the milk are all symbols of spiritual…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 55:1
19th Century
Preacher
Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters—
To the waters which flowed from that smitten Rock of which we have been reading…
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 55:1
16th Century
Theologian
Ho, all that are thirsty. Here the Prophet describes in lofty terms of commendation the goodness of God, which was to be poured down more …
John Gill
On Isaiah 55:1
17th Century
Pastor
Ho, everyone that thirsteth, come you to the waters These are the words not of the prophet, but of the Lord, as what foll…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 55:1–5
17th Century
Minister
All are welcome to the blessings of salvation, to whom those blessings are welcome. In Christ there is enough for all, and enough for each. Those s…