Isaiah 22:21

“And I will clothe him with thy robe, &c.] The same he wore, or rather one like unto it, which was a badge and token of his office. If he was a priest, as the Jews say, this was his priestly robe, by which the high priest was distinguished from others; but he rather seems to be a civil officer, who wore a garment suitable to it, and distinctive of it; in which he was a type of Christ, invested with the priestly, or rather with the kingly office, crowned with glory and honour; and who is seen among his churches, clothed with a garment down to the feet, (<660113>Revelation 1:13): and strengthen him with thy girdle: which was a symbol both of power and of strength; both priests and princes had…”

“thy robe--of office. girdle--in which the purse was carried, and to it was attached the sword; often adorned with gold and jewels. father--that is, a counsellor and friend.”

“And I will clothe him with thy robe - He shall succeed thee in the office, and wear the garments which are appropriate to it. And strengthen him with thy girdle - That is, he shall wear the same girdle that thou didst (see the note at Isaiah 3:24). In that girdle was usually the purse, and to it was attached the sword. Often, among the Orientals, the girdle was adorned with gold and precious stones, and was regarded as the principal embellishment of the dress. And he shall be a father ... - A counselor; a guide; one who can be trusted in time of danger and difficulty. We use, the word “father” in the same sense, when we speak of the ‘father of his country.’ return to 'Top of Page'”

“Girdle - There was a peculiar sort of robe and girdle which was the badge of his office. A father - He shall govern them with fatherly care and affection. Isaiah 22:22”

“22:21 A leader is like a father to the people when he truly cares for them and addresses their needs. In contrast, Shebna was concerned only for himself.”

“clothe: Gen 41:42, Gen 41:43; Sa1 18:4; Est 8:2, Est 8:15 a father: Isa 9:6, Isa 9:7; Gen 45:8 Isaiah 22:22”