Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 26:8

8 Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O LORD, have we waited for thee ; the desire of our soul is to thy Name, and to the remembrance of thee .

And as we thy People have loved and served thee when thou hast made our way plain and easie for us; so we have not forsaken thee, but waited upon thee, when thou hast made it rugged and troublesom by thy Judgments. He speaks of the same Just men, v. 7, 8, 9. though it be with a change of the Numbers and Persons, which is usual in Prophetical Writings, the just, v. 7. we, v. 8. I, v. 9.

Heb. to thy name and thy memory; which, by a known Figure called Hendiaduo, may be put for the remembrance of thy Name. And the Name of God is here, as it is in many other places, put for God himself, as he hath made himself known by his Word and Works. And so the sence of this Clause is, Our Affections are not alienated from thee by thy Judgments, but we still continue to desire thy Presence and Favour, and we support and comfort our selves with the remembrance of what thou art, and what thou hast done, and what thou hast promised to be and do to thy People.

Marginal references: Chap. 6[illegible: 1+ letters]. [illegible: 1+ letters]