Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 55:9

A historical reference excerpt for this verse. Read it alongside the biblical text and other available sources.

Notes on the Whole Bible
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
Source: BibleWord.ai's local reference edition of this named work.

For as the heavens ... - This verse is designed merely to illustrate the idea in the former. There is as great a difference between the plans of God and those of people, as between the heavens and the earth. A similar comparison occurs in Psalms 103:11 - For as the heaven is high alcove the earth, So great is his mercy toward them that fear him. Compare Psalms 57:10 - For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, And thy truth unto the clouds. Also Psalms 89:2 - Mercy shall be built up forever, Thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens. The idea in all these passages is substantially the same - that the mercy and compassion of God are illimitable. return to 'Top of Page'

Read Isaiah 55:9 →Read the full chapter →John Gill's Exposition →Jamieson, Fausset & Brown →Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge →

How to use this source
This excerpt is attributed to its named commentary. It is included as a historical study resource and should be evaluated in light of Scripture and other relevant evidence.