Isa 49:18 | JFB | STEP | 18. As Zion is often compared to a bride ( ), so the accession of converts is like bridal ornaments ("jewels," ; Mal 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 ( ; , ). as a bride-- namely, binds on her ornaments.

‏ Isaiah 49:18

18. As Zion is often compared to a bride (Is 54:5), so the accession of converts is like bridal ornaments ("jewels," Is 62:3; Mal 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 (Mi 5:7; Ro 11:12, 15).

as a bride--namely, binds on her ornaments.