Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
greatness of . . . way—the length of thy journey in seeking strange gods, or else foreign aid (Jeremiah 2:23-24). Notwithstanding thy deriving no good from these long journeys (so, "send . . . far off," Isaiah 57:9), thou dost not still give up hope (Jeremiah 2:25; Jeremiah 18:12).
hast found . . . life of . . . hand—for "thou still findest life (that is, vigor) enough in thy hand" to make new idols [MAURER], or to seek new alliance ("hand" being then taken for strength in general).
grieved—rather, "therefore thou art not weak" [MAURER]; inasmuch as having "life in thy hand," thou art still strong in hope.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Isaiah 57:10:
Isaiah 47:13
Jeremiah 2:25
Ezekiel 24:12
Hosea 10:13
Luke 15:13
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