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Isaiah 60:21

Isaiah 60:21
Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Thy people also shall be all righteous,.... That is, the church's people, or the members of the church; otherwise the Lord's people, who are truly so, always were, and ever will be, all righteous; but…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Thy people also shall be all righteous - (See the notes at Isa 4:2). They shall inherit the land for ever - (See the notes at Isa 49:8; Isa 54:3; compare Isa 65:9; Mat 5:5). The branch of my planting…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Of my planting - מטעי mattai; so, with the Keri, read forty-four MSS. (seven ancient) and six editions; with which agree the Syriac, Chaldee, and Vulgate.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Isaiah 60:15-22

The happy and glorious state of the church is here further foretold, referring principally and ultimately to the Christian church and the spiritual peace of that, but under the type of that little…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Isaiah 60:21-22

The community, composed exclusively of righteous persons, shall possess the land for ever; and Jehovah shall be glorified in them.

inherit Better: possess.

the branch of my planting i.e. "which I have…