Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 45:8

8. Drop down, ye heavens from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness ; let the earth open , and let them bring forth salvation , and let righteousness spring up together : I the LORD have created it .

The righteous and gracious Acts of God for his People, shall be so many and illustrious, as if God rained down showers of righteousness out of Heaven.

Open it self either to receive those showers of righteousness be poured down from Heaven; or to bring forth those Fruits which might be expected from such Showers.

The Heavens and the Earth conspiring together

The Redemption of God's people.

Together with Salvation. Whereas Persons or People are sometimes delivered from their Troubles by unjust Courses; this shall be effected with Righteousness, both on God's part, who will hereby assert his own Justice and Faithfulness to his People; and on Cyrus his part, who will do a most righteous and worthy Action in rescuing a righteous and oppressed Nation from cruel Tyrants and Oppressors.

This great Work of Salvation and Righteousness; whereof, though Cyrus is the Instrument, I am the chief Author.

Marginal references: Chap. 51. 11.