Isaiah 32:13-14

13 1For the land of my people in which thorns and briars shall come up; Yea, for all the joyful houses and for the 2jubilant city.
14 Because 3the palace has been abandoned, the populated 4city forsaken. Hill and watch-tower have become 5caves forever *, A delight for 6wild donkeys, a pasture for flocks;

Isaiah 32:13-14 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.

Cross References 6

  • 1. Is 5:6, 10, 17; Isaiah 27:10
  • 2. Isaiah 22:2; Isaiah 23:9
  • 3. Isaiah 13:22; Isaiah 25:2; Isaiah 34:13
  • 4. Isaiah 6:11; Isaiah 22:2; Isaiah 24:10, 12
  • 5. Isaiah 13:21; Isaiah 34:13
  • 6. Psalms 104:11; Jeremiah 14:6

Footnotes 2

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