We are sure to find the grace of christ, published by himself to a lost world in the everlasting gospel, under the type and figure of isaiahs province, which was to foretel the deliverance of the jews out of babylon, isaiah 61. Verses 15 the general title of this book was, the vision of isaiah the son of amoz, ch. In this verse, dark and darkness mean trouble, but light means the opposite of trouble. The reason we know this is not just speaking of the evil babylon, is the fact that just the sinners are destroyed. I have commanded my sanctified ones, i have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, even them that rejoice in my highness. I have summoned my warriors, eager and bold to carry out my anger. The burden of babylon the prophecy that foretells its destruction by the medes and persians.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading isaiah the niv application commentary. This chapter provides an introduction to the issues of sin, judgement, and hopedfor restoration which form the overarching structure of the whole book. The book closes by emphasizing the kind of worship that god demands 66. Isaiah 1 is the first chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. David guzik commentary on isaiah, where isaiah sees judgment against babylon, describing babylon as. Hitherto the prophecies of this book related only to judah and israel, and jerusalem especially. The first part proto isaiah prophesies death and destruction, but keeps lightening it up with cheery prophecies of a good and holy kingdom at the end of time. He then is likely to have been killed by his own compatriots see 3. Isaiah chapter explained discover the 66 books of the. Isaiah chapters 7 to 12 free bible commentary in easy english. Listen, a noise on the mountains, like that of a great multitude.
The for refers, not to the words immediately preceding, but to the consolations in isaiah 8. A general title for chapters23, and particularly the oracle against babylon isaiah. The high counsel of the godhead brought forth our salvation. The interpretation in this commentary is based on a literal approach to the scripture and as. The rising sun will be darkened and the moon will not give its light. The middle division of the prophecy enlarges on the nature, purpose and effects of this day of jehovah. What isnt immediately apparent is that verses 7 9 are the beginning of. This is a clear indictment of their spirit and attitude, advancing strong proof of why god later said through ezekiel that israel and. The dreadfully bloody work that those forces should make in babylon, isaiah. One of the marvelous characteristics of the sacred writings is their strange intermixture of prophecies for darkness and disaster, followed by the most extravagant promises of blessing, victory and salvation.
Isaiah commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Apocalyptic commentary of the book of isaiah a verse by verse analysis of isaiah s endtime prophecy for judeochristian readers. Ecclesiastes, song of songs, isaiah, jeremiah, vol. A prophecy against babylon a prophecy against babylon that isaiah son of amoz saw. Isaiah a prophecy against babylon a prophecy bible. There are four stanzas, each ending in this refrain. Fall of assyria return of israel isaiah 1112 the day of the nazarene isaiah 14 the fall of babylon isaiah 1418 a group of oracles isaiah 19 a. We find remarkably many parallels in the two books of the prophets micah and isaiah. The new international commentary on the old testament. Lift ye up a banner upon the high mountain, exalt the voice unto them, shake the hand, that they may go into the gates of the nobles. Isaiah the niv application commentary kindle edition. Bishop lowth translates this verse, for the yoke of his burden, the staff laid on his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor hast thou broken, as in the day of midian. Although zechariah spoke to the remnant of israel in gods commission at the same time as zechariahs message was a totally different one. Here we have that which isaiah saw, which was represented to his.
But now, the lord speaks against the nations, beginning with babylon. Isaiah commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Isaiah preached this to the jews about one hundred years before they went into captivity to babylon. Real darkness is the way that a poet would say very, very dark. It is fitting for judgment to begin at the house of god, so the lord has first spoken to israel and judah. It will come to pass in that day that the remnant of israel, and those who have escaped from the. See also verse by verse commentary on isaiah under construction introduction. They stress the fact that both had the same commission from god at the same time in spite of all differences. Isaiah bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Babylon is mentioned 287 times in the scriptures, more than any other city except jerusalem. Isaiah the niv application commentary kindle edition by. In any case isaiah had a fairly free entry to the kings court in jerusalem is. The words real darkness and the shadow of death sound similar in. Isaiah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
The jews had been under the yoke repeatedly, to one hostile people or another, and had been sorely oppressed by them. Isaiah verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry. Isaiah 78 imminent end of damascus and israel isaiah 9 with hebrew inserts the most important lesson in this series isaiah 10 comments. A general rendezvous of the forces that were to be employed against babylon, isaiah. Isaiah chapters 7 to 12 free bible commentary in easy. Verse 2 in the hebrew bible, this is verse 1 of chapter 9. Isaiah the niv application commentary kindle edition by oswalt, john. Now as we move into chapterand he speaks of the burden of babylon which isaiah saw, you remember that we mentioned when we. Isaiah commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. While babylon is the focal point of this chapter, it stands for something much bigger than itself, since the ambiguous word earth isaiah.
Isaiah commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Hence you read in the book of zechariah, if you turn to the sixth chapter and the thirteenth verse, this passage the council of peace shall be between them both. That prosperity shall enjoy these blessings, isaiah 61. The following comments are in part an assessment of the pulpit commentary pc, a popular, prodigious, venerable work, regarding comments dealing primarily with prophetic passages, especially those dealing with israel. The lord is the gracious redeemer introduction the next two oracles of the book isaiah 43. Verse 9 the day of the lord is when god does something very special. They had to warn the people of god and to announce gods judgment but also gods mercy and the messiah. Verse 14 therefore the lord will cut off from israel head and tail, branch and rush, in one day. Zechariah probably wrote the undated part of his book chap. A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. The first part protoisaiah prophesies death and destruction, but keeps lightening it up with cheery prophecies of a good and holy kingdom at the end of time.
The net bible note says that isaiah 23 contains a series of. Isaiah 9 with hebrew inserts the most important lesson in this series isaiah 10 comments. The critics have not to criticize much in the first part of the book chap. The servant is gods agent to do gods work in the world. Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly. But now, the lord speaks against the nations, beginning with babylon a. But god will use those few to give israel a new beginning. Isaiah, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app.
Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible. The burden of babylon, which isaiah the son of amoz did see. From now on in the book of isaiah, the names israel and ephraim and samaria all refer to the northern half of the land that god promised to his special people. Isaiah 9 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Verse therefore i will shake the heavens, and the earth shall remove out of her place, in the wrath of the lord of hosts, and in the day of his fierce anger. The stars of heaven and their constellations will not show their light. Isaiah commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. The birth, person, office, and kingdom of christ, ver. Hard bound free online version for notes on a chapter type eg. I have reared sons, brought them up, but they have revolted against me. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet isaiah, and is one of the book of the prophets.
That righteousness and salvation shall be the eternal matter of the. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. It is here that the message focuses on the idea of the servant as the nation. That she shall have honour and joy in lieu of all her shame and sorrow, isaiah 61. Matthew henry verse by verse commentary for isaiah matthew. Isaiah chapter 61 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. I have also called e my mighty ones for my anger those who f rejoice in my exaltation. Isaiah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Isaiah commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
See, the day of the lord is coming a cruel day, with wrath and fierce anger to make the land desolate and destroy the sinners within it. You can break isaiah down into roughly three parts. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. Isaiah s name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. Isaiah bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Isaiah 1 to 9 free bible commentary in easy english. I have summoned my warriors to carry out my wrath those who rejoice in my triumph. David guzik commentary on isaiah, where isaiah sees judgment against babylon, describing.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Isaiah institute 7 gods servant in the prophecy of isaiah avraham gileadi. Fall of assyria return of israel isaiah 1112 the day of the nazarene isaiah 14 the fall of babylon isaiah 1418 a group of oracles isaiah 19 a temple built in egypt isaiah 20 the uselessness of trusting in egypt and ethiopia isaiah 21 three. The servant songs chapters 4253 of the book of isaiah contain four servant songs. It appears there are others here, who are not sinners. The son of god with his father and the spirit, ordained the council of peace. In the first one the lord promises to regather his undeserving nation servant and renew them.