Isaías 54:1-8

1 Gloria futura de Jerusalén
«¡Canta, oh mujer sin hijos,
tú que nunca diste a luz!
Prorrumpe en canciones de alegría a toda voz, oh Jerusalén,
tú que nunca tuviste dolores de parto.
Pues la mujer desolada ahora tiene más hijos
que la que vive con su esposo
—dice el Señor
—.

2 Agranda tu casa; construye una ampliación.
Extiende tu hogar y no repares en gastos.

3 Pues pronto estarás llena a rebosar;
tus descendientes ocuparán otras naciones
y repoblarán las ciudades en ruinas.

4 »No temas, ya no vivirás avergonzada.
No tengas temor, no habrá más deshonra para ti.
Ya no recordarás la vergüenza de tu juventud
ni las tristezas de tu viudez.

5 Pues tu Creador será tu marido;
¡el Señor
de los Ejércitos Celestiales es su nombre!
Él es tu Redentor, el Santo de Israel,
el Dios de toda la tierra.

6 Pues el Señor
te llamó para que te libres de tu dolor,
como si fueras una esposa joven abandonada por su marido
—dice tu Dios—.

7 Por un breve instante te abandoné,
pero con gran compasión te recibiré de nuevo.

8 En un estallido de enojo aparté de ti mi rostro por un poco de tiempo.
Pero con amor eterno tendré compasión de ti
—dice el Señor
, tu Redentor—.

Isaías 54:1-8 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 54

As the former chapter is a prophecy of the humiliation and exaltation of Christ, of his sufferings and death, and the glory that should follow; this is a prophecy of that part of his glory which relates to the flourishing estate of his church, as the fruit of his death, and explains and enlarges upon the promise of his having a numerous seed. The prophecy reaches from the death and resurrection of Christ to his second coming; and describes the state of the church during that time, which had been like a barren woman, but now fruitful, which was matter of joy; and would increase, and have yet a more numerous issue, through the conversion and accession of the Gentiles; and therefore is bid not to fear, since she should not bear the shame and reproach of widowhood, Isa 54:1-4, the reason confirming which is, because Christ was her husband, who was her Maker and Redeemer, the God of Israel, and of the whole earth, Isa 54:5, and though she might for some time be under some dark providences, and seem to be forsaken of God, and lie under his displeasure; yet she is assured of the love of God towards her, that it is constant and perpetual; which is illustrated by the oath and covenant of God with Noah, and by its being more immovable than mountains and hills, Isa 54:6-10, and though she would sometimes be in a very afflicted and uncomfortable condition, yet should be raised again to a state of great honour and splendour, of spiritual knowledge, peace, and safety, Isa 54:11-14 and that all her enemies, that gathered together against her, should perish, and all their attempts be unsuccessful, since the Lord was on her side, and would defend her cause, and protect her, Isa 54:15-17.