Isaiah
Verse 1. Seven. Many shall sue for a husband, men shall be so scarce. To continue unmarried was reproachful. Deuteronomy 7:14. Calmet.—After the conversion of the Gentiles, pastors will be much wanted. Worthington.
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Isaiah 4
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Isaiah
Verse 2. Bud. That is, Christ, ( Challoner.) who was faintly prefigured by Zorobabel. Zechariah 3:8. Our Saviour was the fruit of the earth, and sovereign Lord. Calmet.
Isaiah
Verse 3. Life. Only the faithful shall be saved. Worthington.—The Jews, after the captivity, shall be more obedient. But converts to the faith of Christ are styled saints, (Romans 1:7. and so forth) such particularly as are predestined to glory. Romans 8:30. Calmet.—Those who are called to life and the true faith, may forfeit this honour, by their own fault. Menochius.
Isaiah
Verse 4. Burning. By baptism of water and fire, or of the Holy Ghost. Saint Jerome
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Verse 5. Protection. God will protect his Church, more than he did the Israelites by the pillar. Exodus 14:20. S. Bas. and so forth