Isaiah 25:6

“And in this mountain shall the Lord of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, &c.] Which is to be understood, not of the ultimate glory of the saints in heaven; which is sometimes represented by a feast; and the participation of it, by sitting down with the saints at a table in the kingdom of God, and by drinking wine there, to which state the best things are reserved, (<400811>Matthew 8:11 26:29), but rather of the Gospel dispensation, which lies in the ministration of the word and ordinances; and which are compared to a feast, which consists of the richest dainties, for the entertainment of the faith of God’s people; and this is made by the Lord himself, who is sovereign Lord of…”

“in this mountain--Zion: Messiah's kingdom was to begin, and is to have its central seat hereafter, at Jerusalem, as the common country of "all nations" (Isa 2:2, &c.). all people-- (Isa 56:7; Dan 7:14; Luk 2:10). feast--image of felicity (Psa 22:26-27; Mat 8:11; Luk 14:15; Rev 19:9; compare Psa 36:8; Psa 87:1-7). fat things--delicacies; the rich mercies of God in Christ (Isa 55:2; Jer 31:14; Job 36:16). wines on the lees--wine which has been long kept on the lees; that is, the oldest and most generous wine (Jer 48:11). marrow--the choicest dainties (Psa 63:5). well refined--cleared of all dregs.”

“And in this mountain - In mount Zion, that is, in Jerusalem. The following verses undoubtedly refer to the times of the Messiah. Several of the expressions used here are quoted in the New Testament, showing that the reference is to the Messiah, and to the fact that his kingdom would commence in Jerusalem. and then extend to all people. Shall the Lord of hosts - (See the note at Isaiah 1:9.) Make unto all people - Provide for all people. He shall adapt the provisions of salvation not only to the Jews, but to people everywhere. This is one of the truths on which Isaiah loved to dwell, and which in fact constitutes one of the peculiarities of his prophecy. It is one of the chief glories of the…”

“And - In mount Zion, in God's church. All people - Both Jews and Gentiles. A feast - A feast made up of the most delicate provisions, which is manifestly meant of the ordinances, graces, and comforts given by God in his church. Of wines - Which have continued upon the lees a competent time, whereby they gain strength, and are afterwards drawn off, and refined. Isaiah 25:7”

“25:6-8 The banquet is a symbol of God’s providing richly for all those who will receive his gracious invitation (Rev 3:20-21; 19:9). 25:6 In Jerusalem: Literally On this mountain—that is, the mountain of the Lord (see 2:2; 24:23): This does not refer to a geographical city but to Zion, the eternal city of God (see 1:8, 27).”

“in this: Isa 25:10, Isa 2:2, Isa 2:3; Psa 72:14-16, Psa 78:68; Mic 4:1, Mic 4:2; Zac 8:3; Heb 12:22 make: Isa 55:1, Isa 55:2; Psa 63:5; Pro 9:1-5; Sol 2:3-5, Sol 5:1; Jer 31:12, Jer 31:13; Zac 9:16, Zac 9:17; Mat 22:1-10; Luk 14:16-23, Luk 22:30; Rev 19:9 all people: Isa 49:6-10; Dan 7:14; Mat 8:11; Mar 16:15 of wines: Sol 1:2, Sol 1:4; Jer 48:11; Mat 26:29; Luk 5:39 Isaiah 25:7”

“Thus the first hymnic echo dies away; and the eschatological prophecy, coming back to Isa 24:23, but with deeper prayerlike penetration, proceeds thus in Isa 25:6 : "And Jehovah of hosts prepares for all nations upon this mountain a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things rich in marrow, of wines on the lees thoroughly strained." "This mountain" is Zion, the seat of God's presence, and the place of His church's worship. The feast is therefore a spiritual one. The figure is taken, as in Psa 22:27., from the sacrificial meals connected with the shelâmim (the peace-offerings). Shemârim mezukkâkim are wines which have been left to stand upon their lees after the first…”