translation_id: net-engnet

book_id: ISA

label: NET study note

text: The meaning of this verse is debated, but it seems to depict a reversal in fortunes. The mighty forest of Lebanon (symbolic of the proud and powerful, see 2:13; 10:34 ) will be changed into a common orchard, while the common orchard (symbolic of the oppressed and lowly) will grow into a great forest. See J. N. Oswalt, Isaiah (NICOT), 1:538.


text: See the note on the phrase “the Holy One of Israel” in 1:4 .


text: Legal disputes were resolved at the city gate, where the town elders met. See Amos 5:10 .


text: Holy One of Jacob is similar to the phrase “Holy One of Israel” common throughout Isaiah; see the sn at Isa 1:4 .