Bible Commentary

The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that [were] in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin: 1. Jeremiah ] For the meaning of the name, see Intr. ch. 1 2 ( a). the son of Hilkiah ] The small number of proper names among the Jews made it necessary to add … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 1:1”

And they shall go forth, and look upon the carcasses of the men that have transgressed against me: for their worm shall not die, neither shall their fire be quenched; and they shall be an abhorring unto all flesh. 24. And they (the worshippers) shall go forth ] to some place in the vicinity of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 66:24”

And it shall come to pass, [that] from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the LORD. 23. Comp. Zec 14:16. from one new moon to another, &c.] Lit. “as often as (ch. Isa 28:19) there is a new-moon on its new-moon … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 66:23”

For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before me, saith the LORD, so shall your seed and your name remain. 22. Comp. Jer 31:35 f., Jer 33:25 f. the new heavens and the new earth ] ch. Isa 65:17. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 66:22”

And I will also take of them for priests [and] for Levites, saith the LORD. 21. And of them also will I take &c. (R.V.). Commentators differ in opinion as to whether the ministers of the sanctuary are to be taken from the restored exiles or from the Gentiles who bring them back; the language … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 66:21”

And they shall bring all your brethren [for] an offering unto the LORD out of all nations upon horses, and in chariots, and in litters, and upon mules, and upon swift beasts, to my holy mountain Jerusalem, saith the LORD, as the children of Israel bring an offering in a clean vessel into the house … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 66:20”

And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them unto the nations, [to] Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow, [to] Tubal, and Javan, [to] the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 66:19”

For I [know] their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory. 18 22. The extension of the knowledge of Jehovah’s power to the outlying nations, and the consequent voluntary surrender of the Israelites exiled among them. The first sentence … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 66:18”

They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind one [tree] in the midst, eating swine’s flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, shall be consumed together, saith the LORD. 17. A renewed description of the apostates, in terms similar to Isa 66:3, Isa 65:3-5; Isa 65:11. Although the judgement is “with all … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 66:17”

For by fire and by his sword will the LORD plead with all flesh: and the slain of the LORD shall be many. 16. by his sword ] See ch. Isa 27:1, Isa 34:5-6. plead ] i.e. “enter into judgement,” as Eze 38:22; Joe 3:2. the slain of the Lord shall be many ] Cf. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 66:16”