Isaiah 50:10

“Who is among you that feareth the Lord? &c.] Not with a slavish fear of the awful majesty of God, or of his tremendous judgments, or of wrath to come, but with a filial fear, a fear of the Lord, and his goodness, which is an internal principle in the heart, a reverential affection for God, a godly fear of him; is attended with faith in him, and joy of him; which makes holy, and keeps humble, and takes in the whole worship of God: of men of this character there are but few, and especially there were but few among the Jews at this time which the prophecy refers to; the greatest part were rejecters of Christ, before spoken of, and to; and from whom the Lord turns himself, and addresses these…”

“Messiah exhorts the godly after His example (Isa 49:4-5; Isa 42:4) when in circumstances of trial ("darkness," Isa 47:5), to trust in the arm of Jehovah alone. Who is, &c.--that is, Whosoever (Jdg 7:3). obeyeth . . . servant--namely, Messiah. The godly "honor the Son, even as they honor the Father" (Joh 5:23). darkness-- (Mic 7:8-9). God never had a son who was not sometimes in the dark. For even Christ, His only Son, cried out, "My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?" light--rather, "splendor"; bright sunshine; for the servant of God is never wholly without "light" [VITRINGA]. A godly man's way may be dark, but his end shall be peace and light. A wicked man's way may be bright, but his…”

“Who is among you that feareth the Lord? - This whole prophecy is concluded with an address made in this verse to the friends of God, and in the next to his enemies. It is the language of the Messiah, calling on the one class to put their trust in Yahweh, and threatening the other with displeasure and wrath. The exhortation in this verse is made in view of what is said in the previous verses. It is the entreaty of the Redeemer to all who love and fear God, and who may be placed in circumstances of trial and darkness as he was. to imitate his example, and not to rely on their own power, but to put their trust in the arm of Yahweh. he had done this Isaiah 50:7-9. He had been afflicted,…”

“The voice - Of Christ, who is called God's servant, by way of eminency and to intimate that though he was God, yet he would take upon himself the form of a servant. In darkness - Not in sin, but in misery, that lives in a disconsolate and calamitous condition. No light - No comfort. Trust - Let him fix his faith and hope in the mercy, and faithfulness, of the Lord, declared in his word, and in his interest in God, who by the mediation of this servant is reconciled to him and made his God. Isaiah 50:11”

“50:10-11 This is a call for response to the servant’s ministry. 50:10 The test of whether or not an individual fears the Lord is how he or she responds to God’s righteous servant. The same idea is present in Jesus’ claim that no one can come to the Father except through him (John 14:6). • Those who trust in the Lord have great hope for the future (see Isa 12:2).”

“is among: Psa 25:12, Psa 25:14, Psa 111:10, Psa 112:1, Psa 128:1; Ecc 12:13; Mal 3:16 obeyeth: Isa 42:1, Isa 49:3, Isa 53:11; Heb 5:9 that walketh: Isa 9:2, Isa 59:9; Job 29:3; Psa 23:4; Lam 3:2; Joh 8:12, Joh 12:46 let: Isa 26:3, Isa 26:4; Sa1 30:6; Ch1 5:20; Ch2 20:12, Ch2 20:20; Job 13:15, Job 23:8-10; Psa 27:13, Psa 27:14, Psa 28:7, Psa 40:1-4, Psa 42:11, Psa 62:8, Psa 145:21; Lam 3:25, Lam 3:26; Mic 7:7-9; Co2 1:8-10; Pe1 5:7 Isaiah 50:11”

“Thus far we have the words of the servant. The prophecy opened with words of Jehovah ( Isa 50:1-3), and with such words it closes, as we may see from the expression, "this shall ye have at my hand," in Isa 50:11. The first word of Jehovah is addressed to those who fear Him, and hearken to the voice of His servant. Isa 50:10"Who among you is fearing Jehovah, hearkening to the voice of His servant? He that walketh in darkness, and without a ray of light, let him trust in the name of Jehovah, and stay himself upon his God." The question is asked for the purpose of showing to any one who could reply, "I am one, or wish to be such an one," what his duty and his privileges are. In the midst of the…”