Bible Commentary

And Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, and the valley of Achor a place for the herds to lie down in, for my people that have sought me. 10. Sharon ] (in Hebr. always with the art.) the northern part of the Maritime Plain, from near Carmel to Joppa, varying in breadth from 6 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 65:10”

And I will bring forth a seed out of Jacob, and out of Judah an inheritor of my mountains: and mine elect shall inherit it, and my servants shall dwell there. 9. When a separation is effected the true Israelites shall possess the land (ch. Isa 57:13, Isa 60:21). a seed ] Cf. ch. Isa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 65:9”

Thus saith the LORD, As the new wine is found in the cluster, and [one] saith, Destroy it not; for a blessing [is] in it: so will I do for my servants’ sakes, that I may not destroy them all. 8. In the figure, the grape-cluster represents the nation as a whole, including many unworthy … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 65:8”

Your iniquities, and the iniquities of your fathers together, saith the LORD, which have burned incense upon the mountains, and blasphemed me upon the hills: therefore will I measure their former work into their bosom. 7. Your iniquities your fathers ] The change from 3rd to 2nd pers. is extremely awkward, unless the verse could … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 65:7”

Behold, [it is] written before me: I will not keep silence, but will recompense, even recompense into their bosom, 6, 7. Sentence is now pronounced on the reprobates, who by their persistent idolatries have served themselves heirs to the guilt of their fathers. it is written before me ] The sins mentioned above stand recorded … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 65:6”

Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These [are] a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day. 5. Stand by thyself ] Lit. “Draw near to thyself.” Cf. Isa 49:20. for I am holier than thou ] This construction of the accus. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 65:5”

Which remain among the graves, and lodge in the monuments, which eat swine’s flesh, and broth of abominable [things is in] their vessels; 4. The first two lines read: Who sit in the graves, and pass the night in secret (lit. guarded) places. The practice of “sitting in graves” is undoubtedly rooted in the worship … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 65:4”

A people that provoketh me to anger continually to my face; that sacrificeth in gardens, and burneth incense upon altars of brick; 3. that sacrificeth in the gardens ] Cf. ch. Isa 66:17, and see on Isa 1:29. burneth incense upon altars of brick ] Strictly on the bricks (R.V.), or tiles. We have no … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 65:3”

I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walketh in a way [that was] not good, after their own thoughts; 2. spread out mine hands ] The attitude of supplication; cf. Pro 1:24. a rebellious ( refractory, Hos 4:16) people ] LXX. has; ; and so the citation Rom … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 65:2”

I am sought of [them that] asked not [for me]; I am found of [them that] sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation [that] was not called by my name. 1, 2. Jehovah’s overtures have been rejected by an obdurate people. 1 Render: I was to be enquired of by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 65:1”