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Isaiah 54:2

King James Version (KJV)

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Isaiah 54:2

Verse 2 of 17

Scripture focus

Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes;

Isaiah 54:2 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 54:2

Theological / Devotional

Enlarge the place. Figuratively speaking, the land of Canaan was “the place” of Israel’s “tent.” But “as the numbers of Israel increased, they were to enlarge their borders, until their kingdom should embrace the world” (COL 290) and Jerusalem should be “established as the mighty metropolis of the earth” (DA 577; see also pp. 29, 30).

Spare not. Or, “hold not back” (RSV). Israel was to go forward in faith and make preparations for the great ingathering of souls here promised. Today, God’s people should expect great things of Him and attempt great things for Him. God is never pleased, and His work on earth can never be finished, until the church rises in faith to unite with divine agencies in proclaiming to the world the knowledge of a crucified, risen, and soon-coming Saviour.

By SdaBc