Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
blind—God's people, Israel, in captivity, needing a guide. In the ulterior sense the New Testament Church, which was about to be led and enlightened by the Son of God as its leader and shepherd in the wilderness of the Roman empire, until it should reach a city of habitation. "A way . . . they knew not," refers to the various means ployed by Providence for the establishment of the Church in the world, such as would never have occurred to the mind of mere man. "Blind," they are called, as not having heretofore seen God's ways in ordering His Church.
make darkness light, etc.—implies that the glorious issue would only be known by the event itself [VITRINGA]. The same holds good of the individual believer (Isaiah 30:21; Psalms 107:7; compare Hosea 2:6, Hosea 2:14; Ephesians 5:8; Hebrews 13:5).
Jehovah will no longer restrain His wrath: He will go forth as a mighty warrior (Exodus 15:3) to destroy His people's and His enemies, and to deliver Israel (compare Psalms 45:3).
stir up jealousy—rouse His indignation.
roar—image from the battle cry of a warrior.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Isaiah 42:16:
Isaiah 42:7
Isaiah 42:18
Hebrews 12:7
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