Isaiah 56:1,2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Bible Comments

It is blessed to observe with what solemnity and authority the Lord introduceth his declarations. The Lord is speaking of his salvation by Jesus Christ, and intimates the nearness of his coming; in the prospect of which he enjoins the faithful to be on the lookout for it, and pronounceth a blessedness on everyone found in it, and who layeth hold upon it. I conceive that Jesus himself is here peculiarly referred to; and consequently, in him, the blessing reacheth to all his people.

Isaiah 56:1-2

1 Thus saith the LORD, Keep ye judgment,a and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.

2 Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil.