Isaiah 55

Isaiah 55:1

HO, every one, &c.] Christs gracious invitation, so calling all to spirituall grace and comfort; as that yet he exempteth, epicures and worldlings, that rest satisfied with worldly contentments and sinfull delights, Psalms 17:14. and justiciaries, that relie upon their owne righteousnesse. Romans 10:3. Luke 1. 53.

that thirsteth] That findeth and feeleth in himself a want of true grace and found comfort, and desireth a supply of it. Matthew 5:6. and Matthew 11:28. John 7:37. Revelation 21:6. & Revelation 22:17.

come ye to the waters] The living waters of saving grace, and spirituall comfort. Chap. 12. 3. Ezekiel 47:1-2. John 4. 10, 14. & 7. 37, 38.

he that hath no money] Implying, that Gods grace cannot be bought with money; Acts 8:20. or rather that it is freely given. Matthew 10:8. Romans 3:24. Ephesians 2:8.

buy] Matthew 13:44. Revelation 3:18.

wine and milk without money] By water, wine, milk, are meant all things needfull unto spirituall sustentation and refreshing; as are these unto corporall. Chap. 12. 3. Proverbs 9:2. Son 5:1.

money] Heb. silver; and so vers. 2. Chap. 52. 3.

without price] Any valuable or considerable expence; as Chap. 45. 13.

Isaiah 55:2

do ye spend] Heb. weigh. Jer. 39. 9, 10.

for that, &c.] He reproveth their folly; who take so much pains, sparing no cost, about unprofitable vanities; when they may have that, that would do them good, freely. John 6:26-27.

which is not bread] That that will not feed, or nourish and strengthen, as bread doth. Psalms 104:15.

eat ye that which is good] Ye shall be, both assuredly, and abundantly, fed. Psalms 36:8. & 37. 3, 4.

Isaiah 55:3

come unto me] Matthew 11:28. John 6. 35. & 5. 40.

I will make an everlasting covenant] Chap. 61. 35. Heb. cut out (See Jeremiah 34:8; Jeremiah 34:18.) a covenant of eternitie. Chap. 24. 5.

the sure mercies of David] Acts 13:34. So called, because promised unto David; and to him ratified, to stand for ever. 2 Samuel 7:13-17. Psalm. 89. 35-37, 49. & 132. 11, 12. fulfilled in Christ. Luke 1:32-33.

Isaiah 55:4

I have given him] Christ; of whom David was a type. Ezekiel 34:24.

a witnesse to the people] A witnesse of the truth of my promises; and a teacher of my will. Chap. 43. 10. John 7. 16, 17. & 12. 49, 50. & 18. 37.

Isaiah 55:5

thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not] Whom thou tookest no notice of, nor didst in former times regard. Psalms 18:43. & Psalms 147:20. Acts 14:16. & Acts 17:30. Ephes. 2. 11, 12.

nations that knew not thee] The Gentiles; who had no notice of thee before. Romans 15:20. & Romans 16:25-26. Eph. 3. 5. 6. Chap. 65. 1.

shall runne unto thee] Shall with all readinesse and speed betake themselves unto thee, so soon as they hear of thee by the preaching of the Gospell. Psalms 18:44.

for] Or, because. Chap. 60. 9.

Isaiah 55:6

while he may be found] While he offereth himself unto you, in the ministerie of his Word. Psalms 27:8. & Psalms 32:6. & 95. 7, 8. 2 Corinthians 6:13. Hebrews 3:7.

Isaiah 55:7

Let the wicked forsake, &c.] Faith, and repentance, testified by found and serious reformation both of heart and life, must go together. Matthew 3:8. Mark 1:15. Acts 20:21. nor can we call upon God aright without either. Romans 10:14. John 9. 31. 2 Tim. 2. 19.

his way] His evill course of life. Jeremiah 7:3. & Jeremiah 18:11. & Jeremiah 25:5. & 26. 3.

the unrighteous man] Heb. the man of iniquitie. Proverbs 6:12.

his thoughts] His evill imaginations, devises and purposes. Jeremiah 4:14. Zechariah 8:17.

he will abundantly pardon] Heb. he will multiplie to pardon: as Psalms 51:2. Amos 4:4.

Isaiah 55:8

neither are your wayes my wayes] Though ye be not so soon reconciled one to another; and judge of me therefore by your selves: yet am I easily reconciled, where it is sincerely sought; yea, I offer my self in mercy, to be reconciled to you Jer. 3. 1, 12. James 3:17. 2 Cor. 5. 19, 20.

Isaiah 55:9

For] Or, But, as Psalms 118:17.

as the heavens are higher then the earth] Psalms 103:11.

my thoughts then your thoughts] Jeremiah 29:11.

Isaiah 55:10

as the rain cometh down, and the snow, &c.] If these small things, through my blessing upon them, attam their intended effect: how much more shall my word of promise, without fail, be effected, which I have made unto you concerning my mercy and your delivery? Chap. 57 19.

it may give seed to the sower, &c.] 2 Corinthians 9:10.

Isaiah 55:11

shall my word be, &c.] Ezekiel 12:25.

it shall not return unto me voi] Chap. 45. 23.

Isaiah 55:12

go out with joy] Chap. 35. 10. & 51. 11.

be led forth with peace] Chap. 52 12.

the mountains and the hills, &c.] The very senselesse creatures shall seem sensible of the delivery and return of my people. Psal. 96. 11, 12. & 98 7, 8. Chap. 35. 1. & 44. 23. & 49. 13.

Isaiah 55:13

In stead of the thorn shall come up the firre-tree, &c.] Where was nothing but thorns and briers before, there shall usefull trees grow: Chap. 41. 19. the former face and state of things shall be much altered for the better. Chap. 60. 17.

it shall be to the LORD for a name] This strange change shall be a means to set forth his glory. Chap. 44. 11. & 60. 21. Jerem. 33. 9.

for an everlasting sign] Heb. a signe of eternitie. An everlasting signe of Gods deliverance; that shall never be forgotten by his people. Jeremiah 50:5. Or, that God will never forsake his Church. Chap. 48. 19. & 54. 8-10.

that shall not be cut off] Or, that it shall not be cutoff. Chap. 6. 5.