You shall no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall your land any more be termed Desolate: but you shall be called Hephzi-bah, and your land Beulah; for Yahweh delights in you, and your land shall be married.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For the day of vengeance - (See the notes at Isaiah 34:8).

And the year of my redeemed is come - The year wh…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

You shall no more be termed Forsaken ... —The change of name is here partially indicated, and probably finds its starting…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Thou shalt no more be called forsaken. He addresses a difficulty that might occur to the minds of believers. Since they were forsaken and …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

You shall no more be termed Forsaken
That is, of the Lord her God, as she had seemed to be to others, and thought to…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Son of God here assures his church of his unfailing love, and his pleading for her under all trials and difficulties. She shall be called by a …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. For Zion’s sake. Here he promises the honor of glory to the people.

    First, the prophet's petition is set forth.

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