For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance [for] clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloak. 17. The idea of Jehovah as a warrior occurs several times in this book (ch. Isa 42:13, Isa 49:24 f., Isa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 59:17”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 59:16
And he saw that [there was] no man, and wondered that [there was] no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him. 16. Comp. the closely parallel passage, ch. Isa 63:5. there was no man ] See on ch. Isa 50:2. no intercessor ] Better none to interpose, i.e. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 59:16”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 59:15
Yea, truth faileth; and he [that] departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: and the LORD saw [it], and it displeased him that [there was] no judgment. 15. Yea, truth faileth ] Lit. And truth is missing, conspicuous by its absence. maketh himself a prey ] i.e. must submit to extortion (Psa 76:6). Another, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 59:15”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 59:14
And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter. 14. The confession, following the same order as the indictment in Isa 59:3-4, proceeds from personal sins to public injustice. judgment and justice ( righteousness) are not the divine vindication of Israel’s right … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 59:14”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 59:13
In transgressing and lying against the LORD, and departing away from our God, speaking oppression and revolt, conceiving and uttering from the heart words of falsehood. 13. The sins referred to in Isa 59:12 are enumerated in a series of infinitives (cf. Isa 59:4), which should be construed as in apposition to the terms “sin,” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 59:13”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 59:12
For our transgressions are multiplied before thee, and our sins testify against us: for our transgressions [are] with us; and [as for] our iniquities, we know them; 12. our sins testify against us ] So Jer 14:7. our transgressions are with us ] present to our conscience, Job 12:3; Job 14:5 &c.; comp. also Psa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 59:12”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 59:11
We roar all like bears, and mourn sore like doves: we look for judgment, but [there is] none; for salvation, [but] it is far off from us. 11. We roar (better groan) all like bears ] Comp. (with Gesenius) Horace, Epod. 16. 51: “Nec vespertinus circumgemit ursus ovile.” The comparison would no doubt gain in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 59:11”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 59:10
We grope for the wall like the blind, and we grope as if [we had] no eyes: we stumble at noonday as in the night; [we are] in desolate places as dead [men]. 10. We grope for the wall, &c. ] Rather, along the wall seeking an outlet. Comp. the very similar passage Deu 28:29. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 59:10”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 59:9
Therefore is judgment far from us, neither doth justice overtake us: we wait for light, but behold obscurity; for brightness, [but] we walk in darkness. 9. Therefore ] on account of these sins and disorders, and not on account of Jehovah’s remissness ( Isa 59:1-2). judgment justice (R.V. righteousness) are here again synonyms for salvation, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 59:9”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 59:8
The way of peace they know not; and [there is] no judgment in their goings: they have made them crooked paths: whosoever goeth therein shall not know peace. 8. judgment here means right (R.V. marg.). goings ] tracks, a common word in the Book of Proverbs. they have made them &c. ] they have made … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 59:8”