Isa 61:7 | JFB | STEP | 7. double —Instead of your past share, ye shall have not merely as much, but "double" as much reward ( ; compare the third clause in this verse). confusion —rather, "humiliation," or "contumely." rejoice —They shall celebrate with jubilation their portion [MAURER ]. Transition from the second to the third person. in their land —marking the reference to literal Israel, not to the Church at large. everlasting joy

Isaiah 61:7

7. double—Instead of your past share, ye shall have not merely as much, but "double" as much reward (Isa 40:2; Zec 9:12; compare the third clause in this verse).

confusion—rather, "humiliation," or "contumely."

rejoice—They shall celebrate with jubilation their portion [MAURER]. Transition from the second to the third person.

in their land—marking the reference to literal Israel, not to the Church at large.

everlasting joy— (Isa 35:10).