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Surely the isles shall wait for me, and the ships of Tarshish first, to bring your sons from far, their silver and their gold with them, for the name of Yahweh your God, and for the Holy One of Israel, because he has glorified you.
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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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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Surely the isles - On the meaning of the word ‘isles’ in Isaiah, see the notes at (Isaiah 41:1).
Shall wait for me -
19th Century
Anglican
The isles ... — that is, as in Isaiah 49:1, the far-off maritime regions of the West.
Ships of Tarshish. —…
Baptist
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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16th Century
Protestant
Surely the islands shall wait for me. After employing every praise he could find for praising that wonderful benefit of restoration, Isaia…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Surely the isles shall wait for me ; &c.] The Targum is, "for my Word." The Messiah, and his coming. The isles of Gr…
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. Arise, be enlightened. Here he begins to present the promise of salvation regarding three things:
