Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
As Zion is often compared to a bride (Isaiah 54:5), so the accession of converts is like bridal ornaments ("jewels," Isaiah 62:3; Malachi 3:17). Her literal children are, however, more immediately meant, as the context refers to their restoration; and only secondarily to her spiritual children by conversion to Christ. Israel shall be the means of the final complete conversion of the nations (Micah 5:7; Romans 11:12, Romans 11:15).
as a bride—namely, binds on her ornaments.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Isaiah 49:18:
Isaiah 11:11
Isaiah 62:5
Jeremiah 43:12
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