There was, according to these writings, no hope in anything that was. Like the book of genesis, isaiah moves from a panoramic view of gods universal. The people of israel are apostate, rebellious, and corrupt. However, the commentary offers a beautiful translation of the book of isaiah and many deep insights born of childs wealth of readingresearch of prior isaiah scholarly commentaries, his own understanding of the hebrew language, and his unique approach to analyzing the text. Like other prophetic writings, isaiah 4055 which scholars call second isaiah aims to change peoples minds. While little is known of the personal life of the prophet, he is considered to be one of the greatest of them all.
Chapters 2427, known as the isaiah apocalypse, are thought to be the work of an author who lived long after isaiah. Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. A free bible version and commentary in easy english. Verses 17 verses 17 this chapter has a plain connexion with the close of the foregoing chapter, but a very surprising one. I am the lord thy god, worshipped by thee and engaged by promise to thee, the holy one of israel, the god of israel for the true god is a holy one, and holiness becomes his house.
This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. Isaiah 43 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Jennings observes this chapter brings us to the very heart of this book of isaiah, to the very heart of the salvation of god, nor surely do we need to know whom we may expect to find there. The holy place could be jerusalem, where the temple was located. The book of isaiah is one of the most important books of the old testament. This study of passages from the second main section of isaiah will be from the perspective that the book of isaiah comes from a span of some three hundred years. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet isaiah, and is one of the book of the prophets. Restoration and protection promised but now thus says the lord, he who created you, o jacob, he who formed you, o israel. Isaiah 5 oracles of warning and judgment coming judgments on both gods people and gods enemies but hope offered in the future millennial kingdom focus on the threat from assyria.
Isaiah we saw will continue to develop this theme of the ideal servant throughout the rest of his book. The tinder, and the spark the strong shall become tow, and his work a spark, and both shall burn togethera vivid picture of the doom of transgressors, since the mighty man is made combustible, and his own act is that which kindles the flame. Jp4 f4 2 tn heb the vision of isaiah son of amoz, which he saw concerning judah and jerusalem, in the days of uzziah, jotham, ahaz, and hezekiah, kings of judah. Several times isaiah draws upon the song of moses in dt 32 compare 1. Chapters 4055, the portion of the book of isaiah that deals with the end of the. This chapter provides an introduction to the issues of sin, judgement, and hopedfor restoration which form the overarching structure of the whole book. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary. Mar 16, 2014 throughout the year of 2014, coram deo will be studying the book of isaiah. For it is laid waste, so that there is no house, no harbor.
Isaiah 43 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah and more. Unlike most other biblical prophets, though, second. He is the creator of israel, that made them a people out of nothing for that is creation, nay, worse than nothing. John goldingays isaiah 2001 argues that the poetic sections of protoisaiah represent the prophecies of the original isaiah, while the prose sections were sermons composed at the court of josiah in the seventh century bce. Read isaiah commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. You can find the best commentary on isaiah for you using the tools on the right side. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on luke picking up today in chapter 18, verse 1. It begins with the words, comfort, comfort my people, says your god. Isaiah has too much to say about gods faithfulness to israel, that he would not reject the people whom he has created and chosen isaiah 43.
Chuck missler media isaiah 1990s need help streaming. Jacob and israel, as elsewhere in the book of isaiah, are parallel designations. Watch our overview video on the first 39 chapters of the book of isaiah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. But nownotwithstanding gods past just judgments for israels sins.
Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah 43 and. The l ord will graciously wait and restore judah isaiah 30. Many scholars today challenge the claim that isaiah wrote the entire book that bears his name. A succession of arguments wherein israel may be assured that, notwithstanding their perversity towards god isaiah 42. Isaiah 30, new king james version nkjv the bible app. There are technically three separate parts to the book of isaiah. God makes adam and eve and everything genesis 1224. But now, thus says the lord, who created you, o jacob, and he who. This commentary also deals with the bible text literally as a love song but it is in simpler english. A commentary on the book of isaiah southside christian. For our study we will follow the outline provided in commentary on isaiah by j.
And the rich man becomes tow, and his work the spark. Isaiah 30 ah, stubborn children, declares the lord. It is for those people who are sorry about their evil deeds. Also available in a set containing volume 1 30 and luther the expositor. On each page, you will find a chapter of the book of isaiah that you will be able to read through. It is a fascinating and instructive switch between isaiah 43. Outline of isaiah chapters 28, 29, 30, 31 simply bible. While the book of isaiah provides several historical touch points that anchor the prophet in a particular period of judahs history, the book ranges in its visions from isaiah s own times through to the end of time when god creates new heavens and a new earth is. The nation is on the palms of his hands, and jerusalems walls are ever before his eyes isaiah 49. After opening with a valuable discussion on the state of isaiah studies today, oswalt provides an insightful versebyverse explanation of isaiah 4066, giving special attention to the message of the prophet not only for his own time but also for modern readers. Precious promises made to gods people in their affliction, of his presence with them, for their support under it, and their deliverance out of it, isaiah 43. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. We must bring into connection with the texts the prominence given in the.
The biblical meaning of name is character manifested. But it seems from the seventh verse, and from the thing itself, that we should read. A challenge to idols to vie with the omniscience and omnipotence of god, isaiah 43. For the unity of the book as a whole, see the structure on p. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. In verse 1 isaiah assumes the role of a popular folk singer and sings a ballad about the lords vineyard. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill.
God controls the nations by norman hillyer isaiah 1 9. John from the holy bible new international version niv book 43 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of. Apr 15, 2016 watch our overview video on the first 39 chapters of the book of isaiah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. Resources matthew henrys commentary isaiah chapter 43 verses 17 verses 17 this chapter has a plain connexion with the close of the foregoing chapter, but a very surprising one. Read isaiah 43 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. But we must also remember that isaiahs book contains a message of hope too. And while most scholars accept the historicity of a person named isaiah, they are also in agreement that. Luthers works, volume 17 lectures on isaiah chapters 4066. But now, thus saith the lord but, notwithstanding thy gross insensibility under former judgments, for which i might justly send far heavier calamities upon thee, yet i will deal mercifully with thee. Four kings are mentioned, suggesting a time of 25 years. Consider the historical background of the book of isaiah in order to better understand its author and message. The strongest argument for the unity of isaiah is the expression the holy one of israel, a title for god that occurs 12 times in chs. The form poalo suggests at first a participial meaning its maker, but would be a very unusual epithet to apply to an idol.
Alec motyer, in the series of tyndale old testament commentaries. Chapters 4055, the portion of the book of isaiah that deals with the end of the babylonian exile, is often referred to as second isaiah. Isaiah 43 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Isaiah chapter 43 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Proto isaiah chapters 9, deutero isaiah chapters 4055 and trito isaiah chapters 5666. Isaiah chapters 16 free bible commentary in easy english. This profaning of the princes, leaders, or rulers could denote their being delivered into enemy hands and disgraced. For a fuller treatment of the text consider homer haileys a commentary on isaiah with emphasis on the messianic hope religious supply. Egypt would take the treasure but give no help in return isaiah 30. This god will declare to israel, i shaped you for myself isaiah 43. Who made thee his people, and that in a manner as miraculous as if he had created thee a second time out of nothing.
Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. Isaiah chapters 41 to 55 free bible commentary in easy english. Yhwh is represented as profaning the princes of the holy place. Isaiah 43 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. And upon all these accounts he might justly say, fear not isaiah 43. The title of the book is derived from its opening words. These bible commentaries are easy to read and understand. Isaiah, like moses, called the nation to repentance and to faith in a holy, allpowerful god. The first part of the book contains the powerful preaching of the prophet isaiah of jerusalem during the assyrian invasions 745700 bc. It all begins with god by marie wetherill and keith simons.
This longanticipated work completes john oswalts twovolume commentary on the book of isaiah. While the book of isaiah provides several historical touch points that anchor the prophet in a particular period of judahs history, the book ranges in its visions from isaiahs own times through to the end of time when god creates new heavens and a new earth is. Isaiah 1 is the first chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Isaiah 43 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Isaiah is to record judahs rebellion and rejection of god on a scroll. Isaiah 30 ah, stubborn children, declares the lord, who. This volume contains lectures on isaiah, chapters 40 through 66. Even in babylon, after god has punished israel, israel continues to be gods servant, as in isaiah 43. I have reared sons, brought them up, but they have revolted against me. Acts without words are open to all kinds of interpretation, and words. Gods prophet of doom and deliverance quality publications. Isaiah commentary john gills exposition of the bible. The book is a collection of oracles, prophecies, and reports. To read through the entire book of isaiah, please click through the chapter links below.