Isa 56:3 | JFB | STEP | 3. God welcomes all believers, without distinction of persons, under the new economy ( , ). joined ... to ... Lord-- ( , ). "Proselytes." separated-- Proselytes from the Gentiles were not admitted to the same privileges as native Israelites. This barrier between Jews and Gentiles was to be broken down ( ). eunuch-- ( , &c.). Eunuchs were chamberlains over harems, or court ministers in general. dry tree-- barren (compare ); not admissible into the congregation of Israel ( ). Under the Gospel the eunuch and stranger should be released from religious and civil disabilities.

‏ Isaiah 56:3

3. God welcomes all believers, without distinction of persons, under the new economy (Ac 10:34, 35).

joined ... to ... Lord--(Nu 18:4, 7). "Proselytes."

separated--Proselytes from the Gentiles were not admitted to the same privileges as native Israelites. This barrier between Jews and Gentiles was to be broken down (Ep 2:14-16).

eunuch--(Ac 8:27, &c.). Eunuchs were chamberlains over harems, or court ministers in general.

dry tree--barren (compare Lu 23:31); not admissible into the congregation of Israel (De 23:1-3). Under the Gospel the eunuch and stranger should be released from religious and civil disabilities.