Isaiah 54:3

“For thou shall break forth on the right hand and on the left, &c.] To the south, and to the north, as the Targum, like an inundation of water, that breaks through and overflows the banks of the river, and spreads itself in the adjacent countries; or like a warehouse overstocked with goods, bursts the walls in which they are pent up; or rather as infants break forth from the womb at the time of birth, as Pharez did, from whence he had his name, (<013829>Genesis 38:29) (see <281313>Hosea 13:13), or as, when a country is become exceeding numerous, the inhabitants break out, and go forth beyond their borders, and seek new settlements, the place of their abode being too small for them; so it…”

“break forth--rather, "burst forth" with increase; thy offspring shall grow, answering to "thy seed" in the parallel clause. thy seed--Israel and her children, as distinguished from "the Gentiles." desolate cities--of Israel (Isa 44:26).”

“For thou shalt break forth - (See the notes at Isaiah 49:19-20). And make the desolate cities - (See the notes at Isaiah 44:26). return to 'Top of Page'”

“For - Thou shalt bring forth a multitude of children; for this word is commonly used of any extraordinary propagation of living creatures. On the left - On every side, in all the parts of the world. Thy seed - Thy spiritual seed, the church of the New Testament, which is accounted Abraham's seed, or children. Isaiah 54:4”

“54:3 Israel’s descendants (cp. 53:10) would occupy other nations in fulfillment of God’s promise to Abraham (Gen 22:17) and to Jacob (Gen 28:14). • As desolation took place (Isa 6:11; 14:21), the people of God would inherit the earth and resettle the ruined cities (51:6; 52:10; 65:17; see also Matt 5:5; Rom 4:13).”

“thou shalt: Isa 2:2-4, Isa 11:9-12, Isa 35:1, Isa 35:2, Isa 42:1-12, Isa 43:5, Isa 43:6, Isa 49:12, Isa 60:3-11; Gen 49:10; Psa 72:8-11; Rom 9:25, Rom 9:26, Rom 10:18, Rom 11:12; Col 1:23 and thy: Isa 49:18, Isa 55:5, Isa 60:10-13, Isa 61:5-9 make: Isa 49:8, Isa 49:19, Isa 52:9; Eze 36:35, Eze 36:36 Isaiah 54:4”

“The reason why the tent is to be so large and strong is given in Isa 54:3 : "For thou wilt break forth on the right and on the left; and thy seed will take possession of nations, and they will people desolate cities." "On the right and on the left" is equivalent to "on the south and north" ( Psa 89:13, the speaker being supposed to have his face turned towards the east: compare the Sanscrit apân, situated at the back, i.e., towards the west). We must supply both west and east, since the promises contained in such passages as Gen 15:18-21 remained unfulfilled even in the age of David and Solomon. Jerusalem will now spread out, and break through all her former bounds (pârats is used in the…”