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The voice of one saying, “Cry out!” One said, “What shall I cry?” “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory is like the flower of the field.
Verse 6. Field. On the downfall of the empire of Babylon, the Jews were liberated.
The grass withers, the flower fades, because the LORD’s breath blows on it. Surely the people are like grass.
The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God stands forever.”
You who tell good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who tell good news to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with strength! Lift it up! Don’t be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah, “Behold, your God!”
Verse 9. Thou, female. How beautiful are the feet of those who announce good tidings! Romans 10:15. Bible.—Thus a feminine noun is applied to Solomon. Eccle. i. Prophets make known to all the coming of the Saviour. Calmet.—Christ preaches from the mountain, and his apostles over the world. Worthington.
Behold, the Lord GOD will come as a mighty one, and his arm will rule for him. Behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him.
Verse 10. Him. Christ will reward and punish. Jeremiah 31:16. Lu. 2:34.
He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young.
Verse 11. Young, or have lately had young lambs, fœtas. Jesus is the good shepherd. John 10:14.