Isaiah 35:8

“And an highway shall be there, and a way, &c.] Not two ways, but one; the way shall be a highway, a way cast up, raised, and “elevated”f678; this is to be understood principally of Christ, the only way of life and salvation; and of the lesser paths of duty and ordinances: and the meaning is, that in those desert places, where Christ and his Gospel had not been preached, at least for many ages, here he should be made known, as the way, the truth, and the life; his Gospel preached, and his ordinances administered; and multitudes, both of Jews and Gentiles, should be directed and enabled to walk here. Christ is a highway to both; a way cast up by sovereign grace, which is raised above the mire…”

“highway--such a causeway (raised way, from a Hebrew root, "to cast up") as was used for the march of armies; valleys being filled up, hills and other obstructions removed (Isa 62:10; compare Isa 40:3-4). way of holiness--Hebraism for "the holy way." HORSLEY translates, "the way of the Holy One;" but the words that follow, and Isa 35:10, show it is the way leading the redeemed back to Jerusalem, both the literal and the heavenly (Isa 52:1; Joe 3:17; Rev 21:27); still Christ at His coming again shall be the Leader on the way, for which reason it is called, "The way of the Lord" (Isa 40:3; Mal 3:1). it shall be for those: the wayfaring men--rather, "He (the Holy One) shall be with them, walking…”

“And an highway shall be there - (see the note at Isaiah 11:16). This is language which is derived from the return of the Jews from captivity. The idea is, that there would be easy and uninterrupted access to their own land. The more remote, though main idea in the mind of the prophet seems to have been, that the way of access to the blessings of the Messiah’s reign would be open and free to all (compare Isaiah 40:3-4). And a way - It is not easy to mark the difference between the word “way” (דרך derek) and “a highway” (מסלוּל maselûl). Probably the latter refers more particularly to a raised way (from סלל salal, to cast up), and would be expressed by our word “causeway” or “turnpike.” It…”

“A way - The high - way and the way are not to be taken for two different ways, but for one and the same way, even a causey, which is raised ground, and a way. Holiness - The people (walking in it) shall be all righteous. For those - But this way shall be appropriated to those persons above - mentioned; the weak, and blind, and lame, whom God will lead and save. Though fools - The way shall be so plain and strait, that even the most foolish travellers cannot easily mistake it. Next: Isaiah Chapter 38”

“35:8 The imagery of the great road recalls Israel’s crossing through the Red Sea (51:10). • Only holy and undefiled people will share the Highway of Holiness. God’s goal in salvation is that humans will share in his character and act as he does (see Eph 5:1-2; 1 Pet 2:21).”

“an highway: Isa 11:16, Isa 19:23, Isa 40:3, Isa 40:4, Isa 42:16, Isa 49:11, Isa 49:12, Isa 57:14, Isa 62:10; Jer 31:21; Joh 14:6; Heb 10:20-23 The way: Eph 2:10; Th1 4:7; Ti2 1:9; Tit 2:11-14; Heb 12:14; Pe1 1:14, Pe1 1:15; Pe1 2:9, Pe1 2:10 the unclean: Isa 52:1, Isa 52:11, Isa 60:21; Eze 43:12, Eze 44:9; Joe 3:17; Zac 14:20, Zac 14:21; Pe2 3:13; Rev 21:27 but it shall be for those: or, for he shall be with them, Isa 49:10; Psa 23:4; Mat 1:23; Rev 7:15-17 the wayfaring: Isa 30:21; Psa 19:7, Psa 25:8, Psa 25:9, Psa 119:130; Pro 4:18, Pro 8:20; Jer 32:39, Jer 32:40; Jer 50:4, Jer 50:5; Joh 7:17; Jo1 2:20, Jo1 2:27 Isaiah 35:9”

“In the midst of such miracles, by which all nature is glorified, the people of Jehovah are redeemed, and led home to Zion. "And a highway rises there, and a road, and it will be called the Holy Road; no unclean man will pass along it, as it is appointed for them: whoever walks the road, even simple ones do not go astray. There will be no lion there, and the most ravenous beast of prey will not approach it, will not be met with there; and redeemed ones walk. And the ransomed of Jehovah will return, and come to Zion with shouting, and everlasting joy upon their head: they lay hold of gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing flee away." Not only unclean persons from among the heathen, but even…”