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Ibn Ezra, on Isa 4:2
Ibn Ezra · 1089–1167
Isa 4:2 · Douay-Rheims
“In that day the bud of the Lord shall be in magnificence and glory, and the fruit of the earth shall be high, and a great joy to them that shall have escaped of Israel.”
On this verse:
“The branch of the Lord. Some refer this to Hezekiah; I think that it signifies the righteous portions of the inhabitants of Jerusalem that will be saved. צבי Beauty (comp. Ez. 20:6); according to some, desire; comp. the Chaldæan יצבא he desires (Dan. 4:14). R. Moses Hakkohen takes it literally: God will send his blessing upon the plants and fruits.”
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