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Isa_11:10 And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.
Ver. 10. And in that day.] "In the day of Christ’s power, or kingdom, the people shall be willing." {Psa_110:3} "The isles shall wait for God’s law." {Isa_42:8} Multitudes of nations shall come crowding in to his greatest glory, {Pro_14:2} and for the fulfilling of old Jacob’s prophecy. {Gen_49:10}
There shall be a root of Jesse.] See on Isa_11:1.
Which shall stand for an ensign.] Or, Standard, whereto all the elect must assemble; and hereby is meant the preaching of the gospel.
Shall the Gentiles seek.] Ferventi studio, magno desiderio, non coacti; they shall fly thereto as the clouds, and as doves scour to their windows. {Isa_60:8}
And his rest.] That is, his Church, with whom he resteth and resideth. {Psa_132:8} He "resteth also in his love to his people, and rejoiceth over them with singing." {Zep_3:17; {See Trapp on "Zep_3:17"}
Shall be glorious.] Heb., Glory; sc., per sanctitatem {Isa_4:5}