Isaiah chapter 61 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Isaiah chapter 7 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. This verse reflects the remnant theology found elsewhere in the book of isaiah. The context in these verses, yahweh outlines the earlier rebelliousness of his people and the rightness of his judgment upon them. Isaiah 65, new international version niv the bible app.
Free, online access to study passages and verses contained the book of isaiah, chapter 24 and its verses for catholic bible study, sunday school. In a similar vein, chapter 66 closes with the promise of zions vindication and gods defeat of those who rebel. A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. Next chapter of isaiah the book of isaiah, chapter 65 we hope that you find the content of the book of isaiah, chapter 65 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. Popularity relative to other verses in isaiah chapter 65 using average. Bible roman empire map large map of the roman empire in the early first century click around on the places. The saving of a remnant of them by bringing them into the gospel church, isaiah 65. Isaiah 65 judgment and salvation i revealed bible gateway. You can break isaiah down into roughly three parts.
Isaiah 24 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The messiahs kingdom on earth isaiah chapters 65 66 is the goal toward which all of the book of isaiah points. Isaiah 65, as discussed in the commentary for week five, emphasizes divine retribution to explain israels suffering, and eschatological hope to spur the people on. And it shall come to pass, that before they call, i will answer the sense is, should they be attacked by any enemy, or fear that they shall be disturbed by them, and so bethink themselves of making application to the lord for help. Isaiah verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry.
All that time, no doubt, isaiah prophesied as he was commanded, and yet we have not in this book any of his prophecies dated in the reign of jotham. Isaiah chapters 24 to 27 free bible commentary in easy. The history of rome brief overview of roman history from her dawn to the first punic war. I said, here i am, here i am, to a nation that was not called by my name.
Between the first and second main part we find the. Bible study isaiah chapter 11 part 2 by revelation tv. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. The closest conjunction of heaven and earth, that is, of god and men, is expressed in this verse. Proto isaiah chapters 9, deutero isaiah chapters 4055 and trito isaiah chapters 5666. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. Relationship with the lord will be so close that he will anticipate and provide for every need 58. The mention of the inhabitants of the earth being burned isaiah 24.
Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah volume 4 by john calvin. Isaiah 58 to 66 free bible commentary in easy english. 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. The tabernacle of ancient israel brief overview of the tabernacle of moses in the wilderness and the ark of the covenant. I said, behold me, behold me, unto a nation that was not called by my name. Then one day a few years ago, i happened on a combination of scriptures from the old. This chapter contains an answer to the prayer begun isaiah 63. 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. This was an action associated with witchcraft, necromancy, seeking familiar spirits among the dead, and all kinds of shameful activity connected with idolatry. Alec motyer, in the series of tyndale old testament commentaries.
They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the lord. Chapter 65 is possibly a response to isaiah s corporate prayer for help and mercy which is recorded in 63. This section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of isaiah, chapter 24 with numbers and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. After a six fold cry of woe follows the description of the millennium chap. It is agreed that here begins a new sermon, which is continued to the end of chap7. The flourishing and peaceable state of the new jerusalem, ver. Isaiah 65 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. And in it the prophet, according to the directions he had received, does, in many precious promises, say to the righteous, it shall be well with them. Bible study the book of isaiah introduction and overview. Gileadis work will render obsolete almost all the speculations of isaiah scholars over the last one hundred years, enabling scholarship to proceed along an entirely new line, opening new avenues of approach for others to followprofessor roland.
And it shall come to pass, that before they call i will answer. The rejection of the jews for their obstinacy and unbelief, isaiah 65. There is a poignant divine word for a traumatized community that felt gods absence keenly during the exile. Isaiah 66 is the sixtysixth and final chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Mirabilis certe promissio, a wonderful promise, verily, saith scultetus. Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being. Jehovahs vineyard yields bad fruit, leading to assyrias invasion and covenant curses on offenders. To a nation that did not call on my name, i said, here am i, here am i. Thats a natural question to ask after a 66 chapter book that both israelites and christians claim to be god inspired. Yes of course theres the happy ending of jesus ruling over the world forever. It is during the reign of the messiah that gods righteousness will be fully revealed to the world. Isaiah 65 is the sixtyfifth chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Isaiah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of isaiah takes us from the judgement of gods sinful people, through the.
A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. To read through the entire book of isaiah, please click through the chapter links below. Thus, it would be hard to date this chapter without recourse to ones presuppositions about the book itself. It will also come to pass that before they call, i will answer. In his day of judgment jehovah preserves alive those whose names are inscribed in the book of life.
Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah volume 4. According to vitringa, the third book of isaiah s prophecies begins with this chapter, and extends to the thirtysixth, being divided into three discourses. Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. God will punish evil behaviour wherever he finds it see isaiah. Consider the historical background of the book of isaiah in order to better understand its author and message. The calling of the gentiles, and the rejection of the jews. The words in brackets, are not in the hebrew bible. On each page, you will find a chapter of the book of isaiah that you will be able to read through. Verse 11 is said to refer to the temple, and the conclusion is that it must be the temple rebuilt.
Judgments on the wicked, and blessings on the godly, verse 1116. Isaiah 65 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The anticipating of the gentiles with the gospel call, isaiah 65. All day long i have held out my hands to an obstinate people, who walk in ways not good, pursuing their own imaginations a people who continually provoke me to my very face, offering sacrifices. The end of the book of isaiah returns to the subjects in isaiah 4. We are now drawing towards the conclusion of this evangelical prophecy, the last two chapters of which direct us to look as far forward as the new heavens and the new earth, the new world which the gospel dispensation should bring in, and the separation that should by it be made between the precious and the vile. Jehovah appears to isaiah in the temple and sends him as a prophet to warn of imminent judgments. There are technically three separate parts to the book of isaiah. See also verse by verse commentary on isaiah under construction introduction. The judgments of god that should pursue the rejected jews, isaiah 65. Gods basic answer is that he has always been ready cf. This just speaks of the wonderful care god takes of his family.
Also, the verse alludes to the custom of sleeping in sepulchres or vaults of idol temples to learn the future through dreams. But the tone shifts and we near a note of redemption at the end when yahweh. Chapters 5666 are often referred to as trito isaiah. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Judgment and salvation i revealed myself to those who did not ask for me. You can find the best commentary on isaiah for you using the tools on the right side. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. If isaiah was about the same age as samuel, jeremiah, and daniel were, at the beginning of their ministries. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
Since its the last two chapters of the book, its as good a time as any to ask the question, how does all of life end. Isaiah 65 the lord answers the prayer of the remnant a. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on isaiah chapters 24 to 27. The prophet isaiah had his commission renewed in the year that king uzziah died, isaiah 6. Study isaiah 65 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah. Isaiah s name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. Judgments on the wicked, and blessings on the godly, ver. Before they call i will answer behold here, says vitringa, a desirable blessing, the truest seal of divine favour and paternal love. The lord will judge rebellious people who turn aside to false gods 65. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet isaiah, and is one of the book of the prophets. The flourishing and peaceable state of the new jerusalem, verse 1726. Their flesh shall ye not eat and their carcase shall ye not touchevery creature of god is good,nothing to be refused, if its received with thanksgiving. Jotham his son reigned, and reigned well, sixteen years. They will not labor in vain, nor will they bear children doomed to misfortune. It is in chapter 65 that we hear gods thrilling answer to the dejected, little. 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 isaiah s province, which was to foretel the deliverance of the jews out of babylon, isaiah 61.
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