Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Isaiah 66:1
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Isaiah66:1
CHAPTER 66
Is 66:1-24. The Humble Comforted, the Ungodly Condemned, at the Lord's Appearing: Jerusalem Made a Joy on Earth.
This closing chapter is the summary of Isaiah's prophecies as to the last days, hence the similarity of its sentiments with what went before.
1. heaven ... throne ... where is ... house ... ye build--The same sentiment is expressed, as a precautionary proviso for the majesty of God in deigning to own any earthly temple as His, as if He could be circumscribed by space (1Ki 8:27) in inaugurating the temple of stone; next, as to the temple of the Holy Ghost (Ac 7:48, 49); lastly here, as to "the tabernacle of God with men" (Is 2:2, 3; Eze 43:4, 7; Re 21:3).
where--rather, "what is this house that ye are building, &c.--what place is this for My rest?" [Vitringa].
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