Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Isaiah 56:3
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Isaiah56:3
3. God welcomes all believers, without distinction of persons, under the new economy (Ac 10:34, 35).
joined ... to ... Lord--(Nu 18:4, 7). "Proselytes."
separated--Proselytes from the Gentiles were not admitted to the same privileges as native Israelites. This barrier between Jews and Gentiles was to be broken down (Ep 2:14-16).
eunuch--(Ac 8:27, &c.). Eunuchs were chamberlains over harems, or court ministers in general.
dry tree--barren (compare Lu 23:31); not admissible into the congregation of Israel (De 23:1-3). Under the Gospel the eunuch and stranger should be released from religious and civil disabilities.
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