Isaiah 65:21

“And they shall build houses, and inhabit them, &c.] In Jerusalem, and other parts of Judea: though this need not be limited to the Jews, but be considered as reaching to all the Lord’s people, the Gentiles also; who will be in no fear of enemies, or ever be disturbed by them, but shall dwell in their own houses peaceably and quietly; this is the reverse of what is threatened to the wicked, (<052830>Deuteronomy 28:30): and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them; they shall both live to dwell in their houses when built, and till their vineyards bring forth fruit, and then eat of them; and they shall be preserved from enemies breaking in upon them, and wasting their plantations.”

“(See on Isa 62:8; Amo 9:14).”

“And they shall build houses - (See the notes at Isaiah 62:8-9). return to 'Top of Page'”

“Isa 62:8, Isa 62:9; Lev 26:16; Deu 28:30-33; Jdg 6:1-6; Jer 31:4, Jer 31:5; Amo 9:14 Isaiah 65:22”

“In the place of the threatened curses of the law in Lev 26:16 (cf., Deu 28:30), the very opposite will now receive their fullest realization. "And they will build houses and inhabit them, and plant vineyards and enjoy the fruit thereof. They will not build and another inhabit, nor plant and another enjoy; for like the days of trees are the days of my people, ad my chosen ones will consume the work of their hands. They will not weary themselves in vain, nor bring forth for sudden disaster; for they are a family of the blessed of Jehovah, and their offspring are left to them." They themselves will enjoy what they have worked for, without some one else stepping in, whether a countryman by…”