Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 55:13

13 Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir-tree, and instead of the briar shall come up the myrtle-tree : and it shall be to the LORD for a name , for an everlasting sign s that shall not be cut off .

Whereas your Land was filled with Thorns and Briars, as was foretold, Isa. 7. 24. they shall be rooted out, and it shall be planted with Fir-trees and Myrtle-trees, and such other Trees, which are useful either for Fruit or for Delight. Or, this Promise may be answerable to that Ezek. 28. 24. There shall be no more a pricking briar unto the house of Israel, nor any grieving thorn, &c. but instead of them shall be such Trees as shall yield shade and refreshment. The meaning is, The Church shall be delivered from pernicious men and things, and replenished with sincere and serious Believers, and with all sorts of divine Graces and Blessings.

This wonderful change shall bring much honour to that God by whom it is wrought.

Which shall never be abolished, but shall always live and flourish in the Minds and mouths of Men.

t For a Monument, or evident and glorious Token of Gods infinite Power, and Faithfulness, and Love to his People unto all succeeding Generations.

Marginal references: Ch. 41. 19, 20.