Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Who, etc.—Zion's joyful wonder at the unexpected restoration of the ten tribes. Secondarily, the accession of spiritual Israelites to the mother church of Jerusalem from the Gentiles is meant. This created surprise at first (Acts 10:45; Acts 14:27; Acts 15:3-4).
lost . . . am desolate, a captive, and removing to and fro—rather, "bereaved of . . . have been barren, an exile and outcast" [HORSLEY]. She had been "put away" by Jehovah, her husband (Isaiah 50:1); hence her wonder at the children begotten to her.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Isaiah 49:21:
Isaiah 49:17
Isaiah 54:1
Isaiah 54:4
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