Isa 54:3, 61:4 | JFB | STEP | 3. break forth —rather, "burst forth" with increase; thy offspring shall grow, answering to "thy seed" in the parallel clause. thy seed —Israel and her children, as distinguished from "the Gentiles." desolate cities

Isaiah 54:3

3. break forth—rather, "burst forth" with increase; thy offspring shall grow, answering to "thy seed" in the parallel clause.

thy seed—Israel and her children, as distinguished from "the Gentiles."

desolate cities—of Israel (Isa 44:26).

4. old wastes—Jerusalem and the cities of Judah which long lay in ruins (see on Isa 58:12).