The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 54:2

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Enlarge the place of thy tent (comp. Isaiah 33:20 and Jeremiah 10:20). The memory of the old nomadic life caused the "tent" to be the symbol and representative of the dwelling-place. Israel will have so many more children that her "tent" will need enlarging.

The curtains; i.e. the tent-cloth (comp. Exodus 26:1-37 and Exodus 36:1-38; where the word used occurs repeatedly). Thy cords … thy stakes (comp. Exodus 35:18; Exodus 39:40, etc.). The ropes and tent-pegs, which kept the tent-cloth in place, are intended.

The enlargement of the tent would make longer ropes and larger pegs necessary.

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