Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 51:9

9 Awake, awake , put on strength , O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old. Art thou not it that hath cut Rahab , and wounded the dragon ?

Thou who hast carried thy self like one asleep, and unconcerned for thy People, and unable to save them. The Prophet having foretold what great things God would do for his Church, and longing for the accomplishment of them▪ and knowing that Prayer was one means by which God fulfills his Promises, he poureth forth this Prayer to God in his own name, and in the name of Gods People.

Cloath and adorn thy self with mighty works, put forth thy strength.

Heb. hewed with thy Sword.

Egypt, so called here, and Psal. 87. 4. & 89. 10. either from its Pride or strength, or from the shape and figure of that Land.

Pharaoh, so called, Psal. 74. 13. Ezek. 29. 3. & 32. 2.

Marginal references: Ps. 74. 13, 14. Ezek. 29. 3. Ch. 27. 1.