Ibn Ezra on Isaiah

For Zion’s sake will I not, etc. Thus Israel will speak, when in exile. יבער That burneth. The relative אשר that must be supplied; for the verb agrees with לפיד lamp.

קורא Shall be called. It is Pual. יקבנו Will name. Comp. אשר נקבו which are expressed (Num. 1:17)

In the hand of the Lord. In some countries people wear crowns on their hands., here, of the hand. But it is, in fact, not necessary to join ביד with עטרת; we may join it with והיית and explain the phrase thus: Thou shalt be a crown of glory in the hand of the Lord—that is, well protected and guarded by the Lord. Comp. Kimchi ad locum.

Thou shalt no more be termed forsaken, etc. This verse shows that the words For Zion’s sake, etc. are spoken by the Lord; the expression I will not rest, etc. must be taken in a figurative sense. חפצי בה My delight is in it. These are two separate words. Shalt be married. The next verse explains the meaning thereof.

So shall thy sons marry thee. This is a figurative expression for the kingdom will be restored to thee.

Watchmen. By this name those that mourn for Zion are meant, who do nothing else but cry, who do not sleep during the night, but are like watchmen upon the walls, nor do they sleep during the day, while watchmen may at least sleep during the day; comp. They that cause to watch for lying vanities, forsake their idol (Jon. 2:9). The prophet himself explains the expression watchmen by the words המזכירים את יי that remind the Lord. מזכירים is a causative verb; lit., that cause the Lord to remember; comp. הזכירני put me in remembrance (43:26)

The Lord hath sworn, etc. This verse also proves clearly, that this prophecy refers to the time yet to come; for the Lord hath sworn, that is, has made an unconditional decree. By His right hand. By His might, which is everlasting. The right hand is mentioned here to indicate His power of preventing enemies despoiling the Israelites of their corn, etc.

Shall eat it. Shall eat thy corn. And they that have brought it together, that have brought the wine together.

Go through, etc. Having mentioned the prosperity of the land for the sake of the mourners for Zion, who will enjoy it without anxiety, the prophet continues to describe, how the deliverance of Israel from his exile, and his return to his own land will be with honour; the princes of the nations will say Go through, etc. that is, go through the gates to proclaim in every place Prepare the way of the people, clear it of stones, lift up a standard throughout the whole world.

The daughter of Zion. The daughter, whom she has born. ופעלתו And His wages. I have already explained this word (61:8). His reward, for those that bear patiently the exile, or for those that will honour Israel.

And unto thee. The second person refers to Zion.