Isa 48:1 | JFB | STEP | 1. the waters of Judah —spring from the fountain of Judah ( ; Margin ). Judah has the "fountain" attributed to it, because it survived the ten tribes, and from it Messiah was to spring. swear by . . . Lord — ( ). mention —in prayers and praises. not in truth

Isaiah 48:1

1. the waters of Judah—spring from the fountain of Judah (Nu 24:7; De 33:28; Ps 68:26; Margin). Judah has the "fountain" attributed to it, because it survived the ten tribes, and from it Messiah was to spring.

swear by . . . Lord— (Isa 19:18; 45:23; 65:16).

mention—in prayers and praises.

not in truth— (Jer 5:2; Joh 4:24).