https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/acc/isaiah-42.html. From the end of the earth; all nations, from one end of the earth. BibliographyJamieson, Robert, D.D. The sense is, that they would be interested in the plan of mercy through a Redeemer; and hence, they are called on to celebrate the goodness of God (compare the notes at Isaiah 60:5). We ought to observe this as the design of the Prophet, that there is no reason why believers, though they are severely oppressed, should give way to sorrow, but that good hope ought to encourage them to gladness, that they may now prepare to render thanksgiving. "Commentary on Isaiah 42:10". External nature shall be so renovated as to be in unison with the moral renovation. The new song shall be sung when the Lord shall reign in Jerusalem, and all “nations shall flow unto it” (Isaiah 2:2; Isaiah 26:1; Revelation 5:9; Revelation 14:3). You who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, the islands and coastal regions and the inhabitants of them [sing a song such as has never been heard in the heathen world]! and his praise from the end of the earth; thither the Gospel being sent, and there made effectual to the conversion of many, these are exhorted to sing and show forth the praises of him who had called them out of Heathenish blindness and darkness into the marvellous light of the Gospel and grace of God: ye that go down into the sea; in ships, that trade by sea; such as the Phoenicians, Tyrians, and Sidonians, to whom the Gospel came, and where it was preached with success, to the conversion of many of them, and therefore had reason to join in this new song; see Acts 11:19 or such that went by sea to distant parts, on purpose to publish the Gospel, as Paul, Barnabas, Silas, and Timothy; and who, succeeding in their work, had reason to rejoice; see Acts 13:4. and all that is therein: or "the fulness of it"F19ומלאו "et plenitudo ejus", Munster, Pagainus, Montanus. The *Lord has a great plan for history that includes both the past and the future. Additionally, Matthew quotes Isaiah 42:1-5 and plainly says it is a prophecy fulfilled in Jesus (Matthew 12:16-21). The mercy was so great that it demanded a song expressly made for the occasion. Isaiah 41:10 says, Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. External nature shall be so renovated as to be in unison with the moral renovation. Isaiah 42 is the forty-second chapter of the Book of Isaiah in both the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament of the Christian Bible.This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet Isaiah, and is a part of the Books of the Prophets. Let our souls rely on him, and rejoice in him; then, for his sake, the Father will be well-pleased with us. ye that go down to the sea—whose conversion will be the means of diffusing the Gospel to distant lands. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/cal/isaiah-42.html. This is an authorized Web site of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 1765. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. Additionally, Matthew quotes Isaiah 42:1-5 and plainly says it is a prophecy fulfilled in Jesus (Matthew 12:16-21). Besides, he does not exhort one or a few nations to do this, but all the nations in the world; for to all of them Christ was sent. Let the desert and its cities lift up their voice, the villages that Kedar inhabits; let the habitants of Sela sing for joy, let them shout from the top of the mountains. BibliographyCoffman, James Burton. 1871-8. He now exhorts the people to gratitude; for God’s favors ought always to excite us, by the remembrance of them, to give thanks and to celebrate his praises. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jfb/isaiah-42.html. Let them give glory unto Jehovah, and declare his praise in the islands. I suspect that some transcriber had the Psalm 107:23; verse of Psalm 107 running in his head, באניות הים יורדי yoredey haiyam booniyoth, and wrote in this place הים יורדי yoredey haiyam instead of הים ירעם yiram haiyam, or יריע yari, or ירן yaran ; "let the sea roar, or shout, or exult." 2. Or, all sailors and voyagers [Gesenius]. All other rights reserved. "Commentary on Isaiah 42:10". It ought to be observed that this song cannot be sung but by renewed men; for it ought to proceed from the deepest feeling of the heart, and therefore we need the direction and influence of the Spirit, that we may sing those praises in a proper manner. 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