The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 29:17-24

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A RENEWAL OF PROMISE. God's judgment (Isaiah 29:14), whatever it is, will pass. In a little while there will be a great change. The lowly will be exalted, the proud abased. From the "meek" and "poor' will be raised a body of true worshippers, who will possess spiritual discernment (Isaiah 29:18), while the oppressors and "scorners" will be brought to naught.

When Isaiah expected this change is uncertain; but he holds out the hope of it here, as elsewhere so frequently (Isaiah 1:24-31; Isaiah 2:2-5; Isaiah 4:2-6; Isaiah 5:13, etc.), to keep up the spirits of the people and prevent them from sinking into a state of depression and despair.

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