Isaiah 4

Isaiah 4:1

ANd in] This Chapter appertaineth also to the former prophecie, Chap. 2. and 3. and this first vers. to the menaces in the Chapter before going, vers. 25, 26. which it concludeth.

seven women] So few men shall be left, that many women shall seek to one man, to be as their husband and head, and that upon any termes. See Chap. 13. 12.

We will] We will find our selves: and expect no such maintenance as the law tied an husband to. Exodus 21:10.

let us] Heb. let thy name be called upon us. as Genesis 48:16.

to take away] Or, take thou away.

reproch] It was counted a reprochfull thing to want husband and issue, Luke 1:25.

Isaiah 4:2

that day] After those calamities over-past. He shutteth up this prophecie, as the former Chap. 1. 25, &c. with gratious promises, for the support of the faithfull.

the branch] The Lord Christ, Chap. 11. 1. Jeremiah 23:5. and Jeremiah 33:15. Zechariah 3:8. and Zechariah 6:12.

beautifull and] Heb. beauty and glory. or, for beauty and glory. as Chap. 5. 5. one that shall bring glory and honour to his Church; make his people glorious and honourable, Psalms 84:11. and 149. 4, 9. and 148. 14.

the fruit of] The grace of God, accruing to the Church from him, Psal. 85. 9, - 11. Chap. 61. 11.

earth] Or, land. Chap. 1. 19.

for them that are escaped] Heb. for the escaping, Chap. 10. 20.

Isaiah 4:3

shall be called] Or, shall be holy. as Genesis 21:12. Chap. 44. 5. and 56. 7.

holy,] Chap. 60. 21. and 62. 12.

written] Alluding to the Book of life, Exodus 32:32. Psalms 69:28. Revelation 3:5. and Revelation 13:8. and Revelation 17:8.

among the living] Or, to life. as Acts 13:48.

Isaiah 4:4

the filth] Spirituall uncleannesse, Ezekiel 24:6. 2 Corinthians 7:1.

blood of] Cruelty, as Chap. 1. 15. Or, out of it, Amos 2:3.

judgement,] Of which before, Chap. 1. 25, 27.

burning.] Or, removall. Deuteronomy 21:9.

Isaiah 4:5

upon every] His gracious guidance and defence shall no where be wanting. he alludeth to the pillar of fire and cloud, that conducted and protected them in the desert, Exodus 13:21. and Exodus 14:20. and Exodus 40:38.

a flaming fire] Heb. fire of flame. Lamentations 2:3. Joe 2:5.

upon] Or, above. or, over.

all the glory] All Gods people, partakers of his glory, vers. 2. Chap. 11. 10. 2 Corinthians 3:18.

a defence] Heb. a covering. such as that, Exodus 40:34.

Isaiah 4:6

a tabernacle] Defence against all dangers and annoyances: set forth by allusions to the cover of the Tabernacle, Exodus 36:19. and the use of the cloud, Psalms 105:39. Chap. 25. 4, 5. and 32. 2. See Psalms 31:20. Chap. 8. 14.