Isaiah 32:12-20

12 super ubera plangite super regione desiderabili super vinea fertili
13 super humum populi mei spina et vepres ascendent quanto magis super omnes domos gaudii civitatis exultantis
14 domus enim dimissa est multitudo urbis relicta est tenebrae et palpatio factae sunt super speluncas usque in aeternum gaudium onagrorum pascua gregum
15 donec effundatur super nos spiritus de excelso et erit desertum in Chermel et Chermel in saltum reputabitur
16 et habitabit in solitudine iudicium et iustitia in Chermel sedebit
17 et erit opus iustitiae pax et cultus iustitiae silentium et securitas usque in sempiternum
18 et sedebit populus meus in pulchritudine pacis et in tabernaculis fiduciae et in requie opulenta
19 grando autem in descensione saltus et humilitate humiliabitur civitas
20 beati qui seminatis super omnes aquas inmittentes pedem bovis et asini

Isaiah 32:12-20 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 32

This chapter contains a prophecy of the Messiah; for, however applicable it may be to Hezekiah, as a type of Christ, it only has its full accomplishment in him, and in his times; who is described as a righteous King, and as having just princes ruling under him, Isa 32:1 and as a very great blessing, protection, and comfort to his subjects, Isa 32:2 when follows a prediction of great light and knowledge that should be in his days, Isa 32:3,4 and of the vileness, hypocrisy, and covetousness of the Jews in his times, Isa 32:5-8 and of the destruction of their country, because of their sins, of which they seemed greatly insensible, and were unconcerned about it, and are therefore called upon to lament it, Isa 32:9-14 which should continue until there would be a very great effusion of the Spirit, as should make the world, comparable to a wilderness, fruitful in grace and good works; the consequence of which is great prosperity, peace, and safety, to the saints, Isa 32:15-18 and destruction to their enemies, particularly the city of Rome, Isa 32:19 and the chapter is concluded with the happiness of the Gospel ministration, and the success of it, Isa 32:20.

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