Christ as the Redeemer (v. 20) saves us from our sins, iniquities, and transgressions, whereas Christ as the all-inclusive life-giving Spirit (1 Cor. 15:45) is for our breathing (John 20:22), and Christ as the word (Rev. 19:13) is for our feeding (Matt. 4:4; John 6:57, 63) and our speaking (1 Cor. 14:31; Eph. 4:29).
This covenant is Christ, who is the reality and surety of the covenant (Isa. 42:6; 49:8; 54:10). See note Isa. 42:61b.
As the Servant of Jehovah, Christ will also be a Redeemer to Zion. Christ can redeem the corrupted Israel because He is the sure mercies covenanted to them (Isa. 55:3).
See note Isa. 51:91b.
The meaning of the word is uncertain. Others understand, desolate places; i.e., cemeteries.
