Isaiah 51:4-6 Listen to me, my people; and give ear to me, O my nation: for a law shall proceed from me… I. THE CHARACTER OF THOSE SPECIALLY ADDRESSED. By comparing the first and the seventh with the fourth verse of the chapter, we find four leading features of their character set forth: 1. They are said to know righteousness. 2. To follow after righteousness. 3. To seek the Lord. 4. To have the law of God in their hearts. II. THE ADDRESS ITSELF. It constitutes a sublime prophetic description of those spiritual blessings to be ripened by the advent of the Messiah. It foretells the setting up of that kingdom which cometh not by outward observation, but which is "righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost" — the publication of "that better covenant established on better promises." Many topics of deep interest are suggested by this prophetic setting forth of the blessings and triumphs of the Gospel. The text fully asserts — 1. Their certainty. 2. Their perpetuity. (T. Page, M.A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Hearken unto me, my people; and give ear unto me, O my nation: for a law shall proceed from me, and I will make my judgment to rest for a light of the people. |
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