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Isaiah 61:10

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh [himself] with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth [herself] with her jewels.

Isaiah 61:10 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 61:10

Theological / Devotional

Greatly rejoice. Zion returns thanksgiving and praise to God for the wonderful favors bestowed upon her. God has graciously removed her shame and made her to appear glorious in the eyes of the world (chs. 49:13-23; 54:1-8; see on chs. 54:5-7; 61:7).

Garments of salvation. These “garments” represent the perfect character of Christ (4T 88) that His people are to wear, even in this life (COL 319; see on Matt. 22:1-14). They stand in sharp contrast with our own “filthy rags” (see on Isa. 64:6).

Ornaments. From the same word translated “beauty” in v. 3 (see comment there).

As a bride. See on ch. 49:18.

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