Isa 43:24, 60:6 | JFB | e4.org | 24. bought —for "sweet cane" (aromatic calamus ) was not indigenous to Palestine, but had to be bought from foreign countries ( ). It was used among the Hebrews to make the sacred ointment ( ). It is often offered as a mark of hospitality. filled —satiated ( ). God deigns to use human language to adapt Himself to human modes of thought. made me to serve —though "I have not caused thee to serve" ( ). Our sin made the Son of God to become "a servant. " He served to save us from servile bondage ( ). wearied me —Though I have "not wearied thee" ( ; see ).

‏ Isaiah 43:24

24. bought—for "sweet cane" (aromatic calamus) was not indigenous to Palestine, but had to be bought from foreign countries (Jer 6:20). It was used among the Hebrews to make the sacred ointment (Ex 30:23). It is often offered as a mark of hospitality.

filled—satiated (Jer 31:14). God deigns to use human language to adapt Himself to human modes of thought.

made me to serve—though "I have not caused thee to serve" (Isa 43:23). Our sin made the Son of God to become "a servant." He served to save us from servile bondage (Php 2:7; Heb 2:14, 15).

wearied me—Though I have "not wearied thee" (Isa 43:23; see Isa 1:14).

‏ Isaiah 60:6

6. camels—laden with merchandise; the camel is "the ship of the desert" (compare Isa 30:6).

cover thee—so many of them shall there be.

dromedaries—They have one hunch on the back, whereas the camel has two: distinguished for swiftness (Jer 2:23).

Midian—east of the Elanitic branch of the Red Sea, and stretching northward along Mount Seir. Associated with the Ishmaelites in traffic (Ge 37:25, 28).

Ephah—part of Midian, east of the Dead Sea. It abounded in camels (Jud 6:5).

Sheba—in Arabia-Felix, famed for frankincense and gold (Ps 72:15; Jer 6:20), which they traded in (Isa 45:14; Job 6:19; Eze 27:22).