Isa 48:2, 52:1 | JFB | STEP | 2. For —Ye deserve these reproofs; "for" ye call yourselves citizens of "the holy city" ( ), but not in truth ( ); so the inscription on their coins of the time of the Maccabees. "Jerusalem the Holy."

Isaiah 48:2

2. For—Ye deserve these reproofs; "for" ye call yourselves citizens of "the holy city" (Isa 52:1), but not in truth (Isa 48:1; Ne 11:1; Da 9:24); so the inscription on their coins of the time of the Maccabees. "Jerusalem the Holy."

Isaiah 52:1

1. strength—as thy adornment; answering to "beautiful garments" in the parallel clause. Arouse thyself from dejection and assume confidence.

the holy city— (Ne 11:1; Re 21:2).

no more . . . unclean— (Isa 35:8; 60:21; Joe 3:17; Re 21:27). A prophecy never yet fulfilled.

uncircumcised—spiritually (Eze 44:9; Ac 7:51).