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ISAIAH CHAPTER 4
In the extremity of evils, Christ’s glorious kingdom should appear to those who are left alive, Isa_4:1,2. They shall be holy, Isa_4:3; purged, Isa_4:4. A glory and defence upon them, Isa_4:5. A sanctuary from evils, Isa_4:6.
In that day, of which he hath hitherto been speaking, Isa 2 Isa 3, and still continueth to speak. In that calamitous time.
Seven; many. A certain number for an uncertain. Shall take hold; shall sue to him, and even lay hands upon him, contrary to their custom, and their natural modesty.
Of one man; because few men shall survive that dreadful stroke. They who before were not contented with their own husbands, are now glad of a seventh part of a husband.
We will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel; we will ease thee of that charge, which otherwise would fall upon thee by God’s law, Exo_21:10.
Let us be called by thy name; own us for thy wives.
Reproach: virginity was esteemed a reproach, especially among that people, because it was a token of contempt from men, and of the curse of God; children, the usual fruit of marriage, being both an honour to their parents before men, and a great blessing of God, especially to that people, from some of whose loins the Messiah was to spring.