32What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? That the LORD hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it.
Linguistic Insight
Tap any underlined word in the verse to see its original meaning.
Cross-References
From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.
And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.
I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the LORD.
A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah. His foundation is in the holy mountains.
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 24-32)The destruction of Babylon and the Chaldean empire was a thing at a great distance; the empire had not risen to any considerable height when its fall was here foretold: it was almost 200 years from this prediction of Babylon’s fall to the accomplishment of it. Now the people to whom Isaiah prophesied might ask, “What is this to us, or what shall we be the better for it, and what assurance shall we…
My Notes
Notes are saved on this device.