Isa 66:2, 10, Zep 3:12 | JFB | STEP | 2. have been —namely, made by Me. Or, absolutely, were things made; and therefore belong to Me, the Creator [JEROME ]. look —have regard. poor —humble ( ). trembleth at . . . word — ( ). The spiritual temple of the heart, though not superseding the outward place of worship, is God's favorite dwelling ( ). In the final state in heaven there shall be "no temple," but "the Lord God" Himself ( ).

Isaiah 66:2

2. have been—namely, made by Me. Or, absolutely, were things made; and therefore belong to Me, the Creator [JEROME].

look—have regard.

poor—humble (Isa 57:15).

trembleth at . . . word— (2Ki 22:11, 19; Ezr 9:4). The spiritual temple of the heart, though not superseding the outward place of worship, is God's favorite dwelling (Joh 14:23). In the final state in heaven there shall be "no temple," but "the Lord God" Himself (Re 21:22).

Isaiah 66:10

10. love . . . mourn for her— (Ps 102:14, 17, 20; 122:6).

Zephaniah 3:12

12. afflicted . . . they shall trust in . . . Lord—the blessed effect of sanctified affliction on the Jewish remnant. Entire trust in the Lord cannot be, except where all cause for boasting is taken away (Isa 14:32; Zec 11:11).