Cry yet, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; My cities through prosperity shall yet be spread abroad; and the LORD shall yet comfort Zion, and shall yet choose Jerusalem.
Cry yet ... Thus saith the Lord of hosts; My cities - not only Jerusalem, but the subordinate cities of Judah. God claims them all as peculiarly His, and therefore will restore them.
Through prosperity shall yet be spread abroad - or overflow; metaphor from an overflowing vessel or fountain (cf. Proverbs 5:16). (Pembellus.) Abundance of fruits of the earth, grain and wine, and a large increase of citizens, are meant; also spiritual prosperity.
Yet - though heretofore they have been lying depressed and prostrate.
And the Lord shall yet comfort Zion - (Isaiah 40:1-2; Isaiah 51:3).
And shall yet choose Jerusalem - (Zechariah 2:12; Zechariah 3:2; Isaiah 14:1). Here meaning, 'He will yet show by acts of loving-kindness that He has chosen Jerusalem.' His immutable choice from everlasting is the fountain whence flow all such particular acts of love.