Isaiah 40:10

+ 40:10. MP: Messiah comes bearing strength and rewards accordingly. (John 5:23-24; Rev 22:12) Behold, 'Adonay Adonai [Lord Yahweh] will come as a mighty one, 2 and his arm will rule for him. 2 Behold, his reward is with him, 2 and his recompense + 40:10. Quoted in Rev 22:12 before him. 1

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In The King James Version

Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.

In Context

9You who tell good news to Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking], go up on a high mountain. 2 You who tell good news to Jerusalem [City of peace], lift up your voice with strength. 2 Lift it up. Don’t be afraid. 2 + 40:9 (9b-10a) MP: Messiah has the titles of Yahweh and God associated with him (similar to the Angel of Yahweh in Ex 23:20-21). (See also Index: The Angel of Yahweh). (John 1:14) Say to the cities of Judah [Praised], “Behold, your God!” 1

11+ 40:11. MP: Messiah is likened to a Shepard. (John 10:11) He will feed his flock like a shepherd. 2 He will gather the lambs in his arm, 2 and carry them in his bosom. 2 He will gently lead those who have their young. 1

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Cross References

Genesis 15:1After these things Davar Yahweh [Word of He sustains breathing] came to Avram [Exalted father] in a vision, saying, “Don’t be afraid, Avram [Exalted father]. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”

Psalms 66:3Tell God, “How awesome are your deeds! 2 Through the greatness of your power, your enemies submit themselves to you. 1

Psalms 110:6He will judge among the nations. 2 He will heap up dead bodies. 2 He will crush the ruler of the whole earth. 1

Isaiah 49:4+ 49:4 a MP: Messiah’s work among Israel’s tribes appears to be in vain. (Luke 19:41-42) But I said, “I have labored in vain. 2 I have spent my strength in vain for nothing; 1 yet surely the mishpat ·justice· due to me is with Adonai, 2 and my reward with my God.” 1

Isaiah 51:5My righteousness is near. 2 My yesha' ·salvation· has gone out, 2 and my arms will judge the peoples. 1 The islands will wait for me, 2 and they will trust my arm. 1

Isaiah 59:15+ 59:15 (15-16) MP: The Messiah is the only intercessor between God and humans. (Matt 10:32-33; Acts 4:12; Rom 8:34) + 59:15. MPr: The Messiah will come to destroy the nations and establish his rule of the earth for 1,000 years of peace when this is happening. When people are behaving: people who fear sin are abhorred, truth will fail, children will rebel against parents, general distance from Torah [Teachings] or lawlessness abounds, the teachings of the Sadducees will universally prevail (there is no resurrection of the dead). Also the study of Torah [Teachings] will decrease, increase in global poverty and despair, apostasy increases, and a growing disregard for the Scriptures. Then the Messiah will come and establish his Kingdom. (Multiple references in Talmud Sanhedrin 96B to 99A). (Parallels for each example: Rom 1:32; 2 Thes 2:10; 2 Tim 3:2c; Matt 13:40; 1 John 3:3-5; 1 Cor 15:12-14; 1 John 2:3-6; Rev 6:8, 6:15-17; 2 Thes 2:3; Dan 11:36; Rev 13:5) Yes, truth is lacking; 2 and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey. 1 Adonai saw it, 2 and it displeased him that there was no mishpat ·justice·. 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 40:10-12

Evangelical Predictions. ( b. c. 708.) 9 O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God! 10 Behold, the Lord God will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him. 11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and… Read the whole commentary →

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