Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 55:1

1 HO, every one that thirsteth , come ye to the waters , and he that hath no money ; come ye, buy and eat, yea come, buy wine and milk , without money, and without price.

Not only Jews but Gentiles. The Prophet having largely discoursed of Christ, ch. 53. and of the Church of Christ, ch. 54. doth here invite all persons to come to Christ, and to his Church.

For the Grace of God, and the blessings of the Gospel. This thirst implies a vehement, and active, and restless Desire after it, not to be satisfied with any thing short of it.

Which are mentioned either 1. As the place where they were to buy the following commodities, it being usual to convey provisions to Cities by Rivers Or rather 2. As the commodity to be bought, the Graces and comforts of Gods Spirit, which are frequently compared to Waters, as Isa. 12. 3. & 35. 6, 7. Ioh. 7. 37, 38. and elsewhere, and which are designed by all these Metaphorical Expressions of Waters▪ Wine, Milk, and Bread.

Even those who are most poor▪ in the World, and those who are most worthless and wicked, if they do but thirst, may be welcome.

i. e. Procure or receive that which is freely offered to you if you do but come for it, and are willing to take it. Thus buying is used, Pro. 23. 23. Rev. 3. 18. Nor can this be understood of buying properly, because here is no price paid.

Which are Synecdochically put for all sorts of provisions; which also are to be understood of Spiritual and Gospel-Blessings, as is evident from the following words.

Marginal references: Joh 4. 14. & 7. 37. Rev. 21. 6. & 22. 17.