Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Isaiah 55:4
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Isaiah55:4
4. him--the mystical David (Eze 37:24, 25; Jr 30:9; Ho 3:5). Given by God (Is 49:6).
witness--He bore witness even unto death for God, to His law, claims, and plan of redeeming love (Joh 18:37; Re 1:5). Revelation is a "testimony"; because it is propounded to be received on the authority of the Giver, and not merely because it can be proved by arguments.
commander--"preceptor" [Horsley]; "lawgiver" [Barnes].
to the people--rather, "peoples."
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