Isa 54:7-8, 57:17 | JFB | STEP | 7. small moment —as compared with Israel's coming long prosperity ( ). So the spiritual Israel ( ). gather thee

Isaiah 54:7-8

7. small moment—as compared with Israel's coming long prosperity (Isa 26:20; 60:10). So the spiritual Israel (Ps 30:5; 2Co 4:17).

gather thee—to Myself from thy dispersions.

8. In a little wrath—rather, "In the overflowing of wrath"; as Pr 27:4, Margin, [GESENIUS]. The wrath, though but "for a moment," was overflowing while it lasted.

hid . . . face— (Isa 8:17; Ps 30:7).

everlasting—in contrast to "for a moment."

Isaiah 57:17

17. covetousness—akin to idolatry; and, like it, having drawn off Israel's heart from God (Isa 2:7; 56:11; 58:3; Jer 6:13; Col 3:5).

hid me— (Isa 8:17; 45:15).

went on frowardly—the result of God's hiding His face (Ps 81:12; Ro 1:24, 26).