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The World's Commerce for Christ
Commentators explain that the 'isles' and 'ships of Tarshish' represent the most distant nations and the most advanced means of global commerce. The prophecy envisions a time when the world's systems of trade and travel will be instrumental in bringing people from every corner of the earth to God, showing His plan to use all human endeavors for His redemptive purposes.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 60:9
18th Century
Theologian
Surely the isles - On the meaning of the word ‘isles’ in Isaiah, see the notes at (Isaiah 41:1).
Shall wait for me -
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 60:9
19th Century
Bishop
The isles ... — that is, as in Isaiah 49:1, the far-off maritime regions of the West.
Ships of Tarshish. —…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 60:9–10
19th Century
Preacher
To bring your sons from far, their silver and their gold with them, unto the name of the LORD your God, and to the Holy One of Israel, because …
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 60:9
16th Century
Theologian
Surely the islands shall wait for me. After employing every praise he could find for praising that wonderful benefit of restoration, Isaia…
John Gill
On Isaiah 60:9
17th Century
Pastor
Surely the isles shall wait for me ;
&c.] The Targum is, "for my Word." The Messiah, and his coming. The isles of Gr…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 60:9–14
17th Century
Minister
God will be very gracious. We must begin with His promise; from it all mercies arise.
Many will be brought into the church, even from distan…