Isaiah 59:19

“So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun, &c.] The eastern and western antichrist being destroyed, way shall be made for the spread of the Gospel east and west; which shall be everywhere embraced, and the true worship of God set up; and the glorious name of the Lord, or the Lord who is glorious in his name, nature, perfections, and works, shall be feared and served from the rising of the sun to the setting of the same, or by all nations under the heavens; (see <390111>Malachi 1:11 <661503>Revelation 15:3,4) and even those that are left in the antichristian states, and escape the general ruin, shall be frightened at his judgments, fear…”

“(Isa 45:6; Mal 1:11). The result of God's judgments (Isa 26:9; Isa 66:18-20). like a flood-- (Jer 46:7-8; Rev 12:15). lift up a standard--rather, from a different Hebrew root, "shall put him to flight," "drive him away" [MAURER]. LOWTH, giving a different sense to the Hebrew for "enemy" from that in Isa 59:18, and a forced meaning to the Hebrew for "Spirit of the Lord," translates, "When He shall come as a river straitened in its course, which a mighty wind drives along."”

“So shall they fear - That is, the result of the divine interposition to punish his enemies, shall be to secure the acknowledgment of the existence and perfections of Yahweh in every part of the world. See especially the notes at Isaiah 45:6. When the enemy shall come in - There has been great variety in the interpretation of this passage, and it is remarkable that our translators have departed from all the ancient versions, and that the present translation differs from nearly all the modern expositions of the place. Lowth renders it: When he shall come like a river straitened in his course, Which a strong wind driveth along. Jerome (the Vulgate) renders it, ‘When he shall come as a violent…”

“Fear - Worship the Lord. The west - The western part of the world. His glory - The glorious God. The rising of the sun - The eastern parts. When - At what time soever the devil, or his instruments shall make violent irruptions upon the church. A standard - God shall make known himself to take their part and defend them, by his spirit alone. Isaiah 59:20”

“59:19 In the west . . . in the east: I.e., in all parts of the world.”

“shall they: Isa 11:9-16, Isa 24:14-16, Isa 49:12, Isa 66:18-20; Psa 22:27, Psa 102:15, Psa 102:16, Psa 113:3; Dan 7:27; Zep 3:8, Zep 3:9; Mal 1:11; Rev 11:15 When: This all the Rabbins refer to the coming of the Messiah. If, say they, ye see a generation which endured much tribulation, then expect Him, according to what is written, "When the enemy shall come in like a flood," etc. the enemy: Rev 12:10, Rev 12:15-17, Rev 17:14, Rev 17:15 the Spirit: Isa 11:10; Zac 4:6; Th2 2:8; Rev 20:1-3 lift up a standard against him: or, put him to flight Isaiah 59:20”

“The prophet now proceeds to depict the ישׁוּעה, the symbol of which is the helmet upon Jehovah's head. "And they will fear the name of Jehovah from the west, and His glory from the rising of the sun: for He will come like a stream dammed up, which a tempest of Jehovah drives away. And a Redeemer comes for Zion, and for those who turn from apostasy in Jacob, saith Jehovah." Instead of ויראוּ, Knobel would strike out the metheg, and read ויראוּ, "and they will see;" but "seeing the name of Jehovah" (the usual expression is "seeing His glory") is a phrase that cannot be met with, though it is certainly a passable one; and the relation in which Isa 59:19 stands to Isa 59:19 does not recommend…”