Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Isaiah 61:7
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Isaiah61:7
7. double--Instead of your past share, ye shall have not merely as much, but "double" as much reward (Is 40:2; Zec 9:12; compare the third clause in this verse).
confusion--rather, "humiliation," or "contumely."
rejoice--They shall celebrate with jubilation their portion [Maurer]. Transition from the second to the third person.
in their land--marking the reference to literal Israel, not to the Church at large.
everlasting joy--(Is 35:10).
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