Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Isaiah 52:1

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Isaiah52:1

CHAPTER 52

Is 52:1-15. First through Thirteen Verses Connected with Fifty-first Chapter.

Zion long in bondage (Is 51:17-20) is called to put on beautiful garments appropriate to its future prosperity.

1. strength--as thy adornment; answering to "beautiful garments" in the parallel clause. Arouse thyself from dejection and assume confidence.

the holy city--(Ne 11:1; Re 21:2).

no more ... unclean--(Is 35:8; 60:21; Joe 3:17; Re 21:27). A prophecy never yet fulfilled.

uncircumcised--spiritually (Eze 44:9; Ac 7:51).

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