Isa 56:3 | JFB | e4.org | 3. God welcomes all believers, without distinction of persons, under the new economy ( ). joined . . . to . . . Lord — ( ). "Proselytes." separated —Proselytes from the Gentiles were not admitted to the same privileges as native Israelites. This barrier between Jews and Gentiles was to be broken down ( ). eunuch — ( , &c.). Eunuchs were chamberlains over harems, or court ministers in general. dry tree —barren (compare ); not admissible into the congregation of Israel ( ). Under the Gospel the eunuch and stranger should be released from religious and civil disabilities.

‏ Isaiah 56:3

3. God welcomes all believers, without distinction of persons, under the new economy (Ac 10:34, 35).

joined . . . to . . . Lord— (Nu 18:4, 7). "Proselytes."

separated—Proselytes from the Gentiles were not admitted to the same privileges as native Israelites. This barrier between Jews and Gentiles was to be broken down (Eph 2:14-16).

eunuch— (Ac 8:27, &c.). Eunuchs were chamberlains over harems, or court ministers in general.

dry tree—barren (compare Lu 23:31); not admissible into the congregation of Israel (De 23:1-3). Under the Gospel the eunuch and stranger should be released from religious and civil disabilities.