Israel
is here called Jeshurun, which means “the upright one.” Such only are Israelites
indeed, in whom is no guile. Those that serve God he will own. He will help them
over difficulties, and in their services. Water is the emblem of the Holy
Spirit; as water refreshes, cleanses, and makes the earth fruitful, so do his
influences the soul. This gift of the Holy Ghost is the great blessing, the
plentiful pouring out of which God kept for the latter days. Where God gives his
Spirit, he will give all other blessings. Hereby shall be a great increase of
the church; thus it shall be spread to distant places. Was there any other Rock,
or Protector, that could defend them? None besides could foretell these things
to come, of which God by his prophets gave notice. All was set in order in the
Divine predictions, as well as in the Divine purposes. Could any other have done
so? Who can compare with Israel's Redeemer and King? - Matthew Henry
Israel
is here called Jeshurun, which means “the upright one.” Such only are Israelites
indeed, in whom is no guile. Those that serve God he will own. He will help them
over difficulties, and in their services. Water is the emblem of the Holy
Spirit; as water refreshes, cleanses, and makes the earth fruitful, so do his
influences the soul. This gift of the Holy Ghost is the great blessing, the
plentiful pouring out of which God kept for the latter days. Where God gives his
Spirit, he will give all other blessings. Hereby shall be a great increase of
the church; thus it shall be spread to distant places. Was there any other Rock,
or Protector, that could defend them? None besides could foretell these things
to come, of which God by his prophets gave notice. All was set in order in the
Divine predictions, as well as in the Divine purposes. Could any other have done
so? Who can compare with Israel's Redeemer and King? - Matthew Henry