islands. coast-lands. See note on Isaiah 11:11.
renew. Same word as in Isaiah 40:31.
strength. strength (to endure).
come near. draw nigh.
Related Commentaries of Isaiah 41:1
Isaiah 41:1
1 Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the people renew their strength: let them come near; then let them speak: let us come near together to judgment.