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Isaiah 62:10-12

The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 62:10-12

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

The homeward call.

"The prophet returns to the exiles in Babylon, and urges them not to delay their homeward march." It is the same call which resounded in the two former divisions of the prophecy (; ).

I. THE WAY CLEARED. The gates of Babylon are to be thrown open. Invisible servants of Jehovah are to prepare the way (; ). A great highway (as in ) is seen stretching homeward, from which the party of pioneers is removing obstructions; and on high there floats a banner over the escort of Gentile people (; , ).

II. THE PROCLAMATION. The news of the approaching salvation of Israel is to be published to the ends of the earth. Meanwhile Zion, by means of angelic or prophetic ministry, is to be informed of her coming deliverance. He who is Retributor and Compensator is at hand.

III. THE REALIZATION OF ZION'S DESTINY. The people are to be known once more by that great appellation given them in the Law (), the holy people, partaking of the nature of the holy God—by him redeemed, by him sanctified—a title which passed over into Christian use. In contrast to her former isolation and neglectedness (), the city will be "sought out," the object of the nations' love and care. In Christians as the elect, the beloved of God, in the Church as the "city set on a hill," or as a glorious and spotless bride, may be found the Christian fulfilment of these prophecies.—J.

HOMILIES BY W.M. STATHAM

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