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But be you glad and rejoice forever in that which I create; for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.

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A Joy That Lasts Forever

Commentators emphasize that the joy God creates is not a temporary feeling but a permanent state of being. This gladness is both a command to believers and a natural result of what God creates. As Albert Barnes notes, this is not a fleeting happiness but an enduring joy rooted in the hope of eternal life. John Calvin adds that this joy is so profound it should be our lifelong response to God's gift of redemption.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 65:18

18th Century

Theologian

But be ye glad and rejoice — (See the notes at Isaiah 51:11).

Forever — It is not to be momentary happiness, like a b…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Isaiah 65:18

19th Century

Bishop

I create Jerusalem ... — From the prophet’s standpoint, as elsewhere, both in 1 and 2 Isaiah, the earthly city, transform…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 65:18

16th Century

Theologian

But rejoice ye and be glad for ever. He exhorts believers to rejoice, as they should, because of such a benefit bestowed by God. This was …

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 65:18

17th Century

Pastor

But be glad, and rejoice for ever in that which I create ,
&c.] This may refer either to persons converted, both at …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Isaiah 65:17–25

17th Century

Minister

In the grace and comfort believers have in and from Christ, we are to look for this new heaven and new earth. The former confusions, sins and miser…