Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 4:3

3 And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy , even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem :

i. e. Shall be really holy, as is said Chap. 60. 21. To be called is oft put for to be, as Gen. 21. 12. Isa. 1. 26. & 44. 5.

So this is a Restriction of the foregoing indefinite Proposition. Not all that are left, but a great number of them, shall be holy, even all that are written, &c. i. e. all the Elect, who are frequently described by this Character, that they are written in Gods or the Lambs book, or in the book of life, or of the living, Psal. 69. 28. Dan. 12. 1. Phil. 4. 3. Rev. 3. 5. & 13. 8. & 17, 8. &c. But this last Clause of the Verse is by some Learned Interpreters rendred thus, all that are in Ierusalem (i. e. a very great number of them, as such general Expressions are frequently used, or the generality of them) shall be written unto life, i. e. shall be such as are elected unto Salvation through Sanctification: Which may deserve consideration. So he notes the singular Priviledge of this People at this time, above the former Ages, in which many were called, but few were chosen.

Of the People living in or belonging to Ierusalem.

Marginal references: Or, to life▪ So Gr.