Isa 54:15, 17 | JFB | STEP | 15. gather together, &c.-- that is, If it should happen that enemies "gather together" against thee ( ), they will not have been sent by Me (compare ) as instruments of My wrath (nay, it will be with My disapproval); for "whosoever shall gather together," &c. ( ). fall for thy sake-- rather, "shall come over to thy side" [Lowth]. Literally, "fall to thee" ( ; ). To be fully fulfilled to Jerusalem hereafter ( ).

‏ Isaiah 54:15

15. gather together, &c.--that is, If it should happen that enemies "gather together" against thee (Psa 2:2), they will not have been sent by Me (compare Ho 8:4) as instruments of My wrath (nay, it will be with My disapproval); for "whosoever shall gather together," &c. (Psa 59:3).

fall for thy sake--rather, "shall come over to thy side" [Lowth]. Literally, "fall to thee" (Jr 21:9; 39:9). To be fully fulfilled to Jerusalem hereafter (Zec 14:16).

‏ Isaiah 54:17

17. tongue ... condemn--image from a court of justice. Those who desire to "condemn" thee thou shalt "condemn" (Ex 11:7; Jos 10:21; Psa 64:8; Ro 8:1, 33).

righteousness ... of me--(Is 45:24; 46:13). Rather, "(this is) their justification from Me." Their enemies would "condemn" them, but I justify and vindicate them, and so they condemn their enemies.