Isaiah 19:24
24. third—The three shall be joined as one nation.
blessing—the source of blessings to other nations, and the object of their benedictions. in the midst of the land—rather, "earth" (Mic 5:7). Judah is designed to be the grand center of the whole earth (Jer 3:17). Isaiah 56:6-7
6. join . . . Lord— (Jer 50:6). Conditions of admission to the privileges of adoption.
7. Even them— (Eph 2:11-13).
to my holy mountain—Jerusalem, the seat of the Lord's throne in His coming kingdom (Isa 2:2; Jer 3:17). joyful— (Ro 5:11). burnt offerings . . . sacrifices—spiritual, of which the literal were types (Ro 12:1; Heb 13:15; 1Pe 2:5). accepted— (Eph 1:6). altar— (Heb 13:10), spiritually, the Cross of Christ, which sanctifies our sacrifices of prayer and praise. house . . . for all people—or rather, "peoples." No longer restricted to one favored people (Mal 1:11; Joh 4:21, 23; 1Ti 2:8). To be fully realized at the second coming (Isa 2:2-4). No longer literal, but spiritual sacrifice, namely, "prayer" shall be offered (Ps 141:2; 51:17; Mal 1:11; Mt 21:13). Isaiah 60:3
3. (Isa 2:3; 11:10; 43:6; 49:22; 66:12).
kings— (Isa 49:7, 23; 52:15). thy rising—rather, "thy sun-rising," that is, "to the brightness that riseth upon thee." Micah 5:7
7. remnant of Jacob—already mentioned in Mic 5:3. It in comparative smallness stands in antithesis to the "many people." Though Israel be but a remnant amidst many nations after her restoration, yet she shall exercise the same blessed influence in quickening them spiritually that the small imperceptible dew exercises in refreshing the grass (De 32:2; Ps 72:6; 110:3). The influence of the Jews restored from Babylon in making many Gentile proselytes is an earnest of a larger similar effect hereafter (Isa 66:19; Zec 8:13).
from the Lord—Israel's restoration and the consequent conversion of the Gentiles are solely of grace. tarrieth not for man—entirely God's work, as independent of human contrivance as the dew and rains that fertilize the soil. Zechariah 8:13
13. a curse—As the heathen have made you another name for "a curse," wishing to their foes as bad a lot as yours (Jer 24:9; 29:18); so your name shall be a formula of blessing, so that men shall say to their friend, May thy lot be as happy as that of Judah (Ge 48:20). Including also the idea of the Jews being a source of blessing to the Gentile nations (Mic 5:7; Zep 3:20). The distinct mention of "Judah" and "Israel" proves that the prophecy has not yet had its full accomplishment, as Israel (the ten tribes) has never yet been restored, though individuals of Israel returned with Judah.