Isaiah 40:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Bible Comments

Speak ye kindly to Jerusalem, and cry to her, that her (b) warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received from the LORD'S hand (c) double for all her sins.

(b) The time of her affliction.

(c) Meaning, sufficient as in (Isaiah 61:7) and full correction, or double grace, while she deserved double punishment.

Isaiah 40:2

2 Speak ye comfortablya to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD'S hand double for all her sins.