The judgments of god that should pursue the rejected jews, isaiah 65. 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. Verse 17b the second part of verse 17 to eat such meat was against gods law see my notes on isaiah 65. The book of isaiah takes us from the judgement of gods sinful people, through the. The context in these verses, yahweh outlines the earlier rebelliousness of his people and the rightness of his judgment upon them. Isaiah 65 the lord answers the prayer of the remnant a. The rejection of the jews for their obstinacy and unbelief, isaiah 65. Isaiah 65 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. The history of rome brief overview of roman history from her dawn to the first punic war. The babylonians learn about ancient babylon and the people who. The words in brackets, are not in the hebrew bible. 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. Thus, it would be hard to date this chapter without recourse to ones presuppositions about the book itself.
Alec motyer, in the series of tyndale old testament commentaries. 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. The end of the book of isaiah returns to the subjects in isaiah 4. Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah volume 4. I said, here i am, here i am, to a nation that was not called by my name. Isaiah chapter 7 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. According to vitringa, the third book of isaiah s prophecies begins with this chapter, and extends to the thirtysixth, being divided into three discourses. Bible roman empire map large map of the roman empire in the early first century click around on the places. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. 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.
You can break isaiah down into roughly three parts. Isaiah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Consider the historical background of the book of isaiah in order to better understand its author and message. Also, the verse alludes to the custom of sleeping in sepulchres or vaults of idol temples to learn the future through dreams. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. Isaiah 58 to 66 free bible commentary in easy english. Isaiah 65 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The prophet isaiah had his commission renewed in the year that king uzziah died, isaiah 6. 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.
Yes of course theres the happy ending of jesus ruling over the world forever. This verse reflects the remnant theology found elsewhere in the book of isaiah. In his day of judgment jehovah preserves alive those whose names are inscribed in the book of life. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Then one day a few years ago, i happened on a combination of scriptures from the old. In a similar vein, chapter 66 closes with the promise of zions vindication and gods defeat of those who rebel. Isaiah s name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. This just speaks of the wonderful care god takes of his family. Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. Verses 19,20, set forth the abundance of means for conversion of sinners. Relationship with the lord will be so close that he will anticipate and provide for every need 58. 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.
Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah. A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. Mirabilis certe promissio, a wonderful promise, verily, saith scultetus. 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. The flourishing and peaceable state of the new jerusalem, ver. The messiahs kingdom on earth isaiah chapters 65 66 is the goal toward which all of the book of isaiah points.
They will not labor in vain, nor will they bear children doomed to misfortune. Chapters 5666 are often referred to as trito isaiah. It is agreed that here begins a new sermon, which is continued to the end of chap7. The mention of the inhabitants of the earth being burned isaiah 24. 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. Bible study isaiah chapter 11 part 2 by revelation tv. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Isaiah 65 is the sixtyfifth chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible.
Judgments on the wicked, and blessings on the godly, verse 1116. Judgments on the wicked, and blessings on the godly, ver. Proto isaiah chapters 9, deutero isaiah chapters 4055 and trito isaiah chapters 5666. 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. God will punish evil behaviour wherever he finds it see isaiah.
Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah volume 4 by john calvin. Jotham his son reigned, and reigned well, sixteen years. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. 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. Popularity relative to other verses in isaiah chapter 65 using average. Chapter 65 is possibly a response to isaiah s corporate prayer for help and mercy which is recorded in 63. 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. The calling of the gentiles, and the rejection of the jews.
Between the first and second main part we find the. This commentary has been through advanced checking. I said, behold me, behold me, unto a nation that was not called by my name. To a nation that did not call on my name, i said, here am i, here am i. 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. To read through the entire book of isaiah, please click through the chapter links below. Jehovah appears to isaiah in the temple and sends him as a prophet to warn of imminent judgments. It will also come to pass that before they call, i will answer. This was an action associated with witchcraft, necromancy, seeking familiar spirits among the dead, and all kinds of shameful activity connected with idolatry.
Free, online access to study passages and verses contained the book of isaiah, chapter 24 and its verses for catholic bible study, sunday school. Isaiah 65 judgment and salvation i revealed bible gateway. Isaiah 65, new international version niv the bible app. The saving of a remnant of them by bringing them into the gospel church, isaiah 65. It is during the reign of the messiah that gods righteousness will be fully revealed to the world. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version. Jehovahs vineyard yields bad fruit, leading to assyrias invasion and covenant curses on offenders. Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being.
Isaiah chapter 61 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Bible study the book of isaiah introduction and overview. Isaiah verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry. There are technically three separate parts to the book of isaiah. You can find the best commentary on isaiah for you using the tools on the right side. Isaiah chapters 24 to 27 free bible commentary in easy. This chapter contains an answer to the prayer begun isaiah 63. The tabernacle of ancient israel brief overview of the tabernacle of moses in the wilderness and the ark of the covenant. Thats a natural question to ask after a 66 chapter book that both israelites and christians claim to be god inspired. Study isaiah 65 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. After a six fold cry of woe follows the description of the millennium chap.
Isaiah 24 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. There is a poignant divine word for a traumatized community that felt gods absence keenly during the exile. Judgment and salvation i revealed myself to those who did not ask for me. And it shall come to pass, that before they call i will answer. Gods basic answer is that he has always been ready cf. The flourishing and peaceable state of the new jerusalem, verse 1726. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. The closest conjunction of heaven and earth, that is, of god and men, is expressed in this verse.
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. Verse 11 is said to refer to the temple, and the conclusion is that it must be the temple rebuilt. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on isaiah chapters 24 to 27. On each page, you will find a chapter of the book of isaiah that you will be able to read through. Before they call i will answer behold here, says vitringa, a desirable blessing, the truest seal of divine favour and paternal love.
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