Isa 49:20, 54:3 | JFB | e4.org | 20. children . . . after . . . other —rather, "the children of thy widowhood," that is, the children of whom thou hast been bereft during their dispersion in other lands (see on ) [MAURER ]. again —rather, "yet." give place —rather, "stand close to me," namely, in order that we may be the more able to dwell in in the narrow place [HORSLEY ]. Compare as to Israel's spiritual children, and the extension of the gospel sphere, . But (compare ) shows that her literal children are primarily meant. GESENIUS translates, "Make room."

‏ Isaiah 49:20

20. children . . . after . . . other—rather, "the children of thy widowhood," that is, the children of whom thou hast been bereft during their dispersion in other lands (see on Isa 47:8) [MAURER].

again—rather, "yet."

give place—rather, "stand close to me," namely, in order that we may be the more able to dwell in in the narrow place [HORSLEY]. Compare as to Israel's spiritual children, and the extension of the gospel sphere, Ro 15:19, 24; 2Co 10:14-16. But Isa 49:22 (compare Isa 66:20) shows that her literal children are primarily meant. GESENIUS translates, "Make room."

‏ 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).