Isaiah 55:5
Look, you will call to a nation that you did not know; and a nation that did not know you will run to you 1 because of Yahweh your God, the Holy One of Israel, who has glorified you.” 1
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4Look, I have placed him as a witness to the nations, as a leader and commander to the peoples. 1
6Seek Yahweh while he may be found; call on him while he is nearby. 1
Cross References
Genesis 49:10The scepter will not depart from Judah, 1 nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, 1 until Shiloh comes. The nations will obey him. 1
Psalms 18:43You rescued me from the disputes of people. You have made me the head over nations. People that I have not known serve me. 1
Isaiah 11:10On that day, the root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. 1 The nations will seek him out, and his resting place will be glorious. 1
Isaiah 49:6and he says, “It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to reestablish the tribes of Jacob, 1 and to restore the survivors of Israel. I will make you a light to the Gentiles, 1 that you may be my salvation to the ends of the earth.” 1
Isaiah 55:4Look, I have placed him as a witness to the nations, as a leader and commander to the peoples. 1
Isaiah 60:5Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart shall rejoice and overflow, 1 because the abundance of the sea will be poured out to you, the wealth of the nations will come to you. 1
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 55:2-6
Evangelical Invitations. ( b. c. 706.) 1 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2 Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. 3 Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting… Read the whole commentary →