Instead of shame, My people will have a double portion, and instead of humiliation, they will rejoice in their share; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs.
Promises are here made to the Jews now returned out of captivity, and settled again in their own land, which are to be extended to the gospel church, and all believers, who through grace are delivered out of spiritual thraldom; for they are capable of being spiritually applied. I.
Commenting on Isaiah 61:4-9
For your shame you shall have double,.... Or, "for your double shame" (b); instead of being a reproach, a proverb, a taunt, and a curse, as the Jews now are everywhere; being converted, they will have double honour, both in things civil and religious, be in great esteem with Christ, and all his people: and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion; instead of...
double--Instead of your past share, ye shall have not merely as much, but "double" as much reward (Isa 40:2; Zac 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).