The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 66:14

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

Your bones shall flourish like an herb (comp. Isaiah 58:11). In the time of calamity, Israel's "bones" have been "consumed'' (Psalms 31:10), and "waxed old" (Psalms 32:3), and "burned with heat" (Job 30:30).

Now they shall enjoy a time of refreshing from the Lord. New life shall enter them, and health and growth shall follow. The nation shall be rejuvenated, and "flourish" in more than its pristine strength.

The hand of the Lord shall be known; or recognized, both in this merciful treatment of his servants, and also in the indignation with which he will visit his enemies. This last clause conveniently introduces the following "theophany" (Isaiah 66:15-18).

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