Isaiah 29:19 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Bible Comments

The meek also shall increase [their] joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Ver. 19. The meek also shall increase their joy in the Lord.] All sincere converts, such especially as have mastered and mortified their unruly passions and are cured of the fret, these shall add joy; these shall have joy upon joy, they shall "overabound exceedingly with joy." 2Co 7:4

The poor among men.] The poor in spirit. These shall greatly rejoice, both for the mercy of God to themselves, and for the justice of God exercised upon others. Isa 29:20-21

Isaiah 29:19

19 The meek also shall increasef their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.