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Isaiah 9:3
Thou hast multiplied the nation,and not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest,and asmen rejoice when they divide the spoil.

Isaiah 10:22
For though thy people Israel be as the sand of the sea,yet a remnant of them shall return: the consumption decreed shall overflow with righteousness.

Genesis 12:2
And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:

thou art

Isaiah 44:23
Sing, O ye heavens; for the LORD hath doneit: shout, ye lower parts of the earth: break forth into singing, ye mountains, O forest, and every tree therein: for the LORD hath redeemed Jacob, and glorified himself in Israel.

Isaiah 60:21
Thy people alsoshall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.

Psalm 86:9,10
All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name…

thou hadst

Isaiah 6:12
And the LORD have removed men far away, andthere be a great forsaking in the midst of the land.

Deuteronomy 4:27,28
And the LORD shall scatter you among the nations, and ye shall be left few in number among the heathen, whither the LORD shall lead you…

Deuteronomy 28:25,64
The LORD shall cause thee to be smitten before thine enemies: thou shalt go out one way against them, and flee seven ways before them: and shalt be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth…

You have enlarged the nation.
The repetition emphasizes the certainty and significance of God's action. In biblical literature, repetition is a common device used to underscore important truths. This enlargement can also be seen as a fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham, that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars (Genesis 15:5). It points to the idea of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, despite Israel's frequent disobedience.

You have gained glory for Yourself;
God's actions in history are ultimately for His glory. The enlargement of the nation serves to demonstrate His power and faithfulness, drawing attention to His sovereignty. This aligns with the biblical theme that God's ultimate purpose is His own glory (Isaiah 48:11). The deliverance and prosperity of Israel serve as a testament to the surrounding nations of God's supremacy and righteousness.

You have extended all the borders of the land.
This phrase speaks to the physical expansion of Israel's territory, which can be seen during the reigns of David and Solomon when Israel reached its greatest geographical extent. It also has eschatological implications, pointing to the future Messianic kingdom where God's reign will be established over all the earth (Zechariah 14:9). Theologically, it can be seen as a type of the ultimate fulfillment in Christ, who extends His kingdom not through physical borders but through the hearts of believers worldwide.

• Isaiah speaks as a worshiper, celebrating how the LORD Himself has multiplied His covenant people.

• From the promise to Abraham—“I will make you into a great nation” (Genesis 12:2)—through the explosive growth in Egypt (Exodus 1:7) and into the settled land (Deuteronomy 1:10), Scripture repeatedly shows God increasing Israel’s numbers.

• The praise is directed to “O LORD,” underscoring that population growth is not mere demographics but divine faithfulness (Isaiah 9:3).

• The repetition drives the truth home: God’s work is undeniable and ongoing.

• In poetry, repeating a line intensifies the thought (cf.Psalm 29:1–2). Isaiah piles up words to make sure no one misses the miracle of expansion.

• For readers today, the echo reminds us that God often reiterates His promises so they lodge deep in our hearts (Isaiah 46:9–10).

• Every blessing God pours out on His people ultimately spotlights His own greatness (Psalm 115:1).

• At the Red Sea He said, “I will gain glory for Myself” (Exodus 14:4); here, Isaiah affirms the same pattern.

• God’s glory and His people’s good are never in competition; when He exalts His name, His people flourish (Isaiah 60:21;Ezekiel 36:22–23).

• The verse reminds believers to trace every victory back to its true source and give credit where it’s due.

• The Lord not only multiplies the people; He also provides the space they need. Under David and Solomon, Israel’s territory stretched from the Euphrates to the borders of Egypt (2 Samuel 8:1–14;1 Kings 4:21).

• This line also looks forward. God pledged Abraham land “from the river of Egypt to the great river, the Euphrates” (Genesis 15:18), and prophets like Zechariah anticipated even broader security and blessing (Zechariah 2:1–5).

• Extending borders speaks of protection, provision, and fulfilled promise. When God enlarges terrain, He is safeguarding His people’s future and showcasing His covenant reliability.

Isaiah 26:15 is a fourfold celebration of God’s covenant faithfulness. He multiplies His people, underscores the fact with emphatic repetition, gains matchless glory through every act, and secures ample territory for them. The verse invites us to recognize every increase—of people, influence, or opportunity—as evidence of the LORD’s hand and to respond with fresh gratitude and confidence in His unchanging promises.

Thou hadst removed it far unto all the ends of the earths--Better,Thou hast moved far off the borders of the land.The English Version seems to speak of the exile and dispersion of the people. "What is really meant is, probably, that Jehovah will restore it to its old remoter boundaries, as in the days of David and Solomon. This belongs, of course, to the ideal, and not the historical, restoration.