He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, [each one] walking [in] his uprightness. 2. Render with R.V. (and marg.) He entereth into peace; they rest in their beds, each one that walked straight before him. The “peace” and “rest” spoken of are those of the grave (Job 3:13 ff.), the “bed” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 57:2”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 57:1
The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth [it] to heart: and merciful men [are] taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil [to come]. Isa 57:1-2. The most alarming feature of the situation, though the least noticed, is the gradual removal of the righteous members of the community. Comp. Psa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 57:1”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 56:12
Come ye, [say they], I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and tomorrow shall be as this day, [and] much more abundant. 12. As an illustration of their highest idea of enjoyment, one of these watchmen is introduced inviting his fellows to a prolonged carousal. Cf. ch. Isa 5:11 f., … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 56:12”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 56:11
Yea, [they are] greedy dogs [which] can never have enough, and they [are] shepherds [that] cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter. 11. The first line reads, And the dogs are greedy (lit. “strong of soul,” i.e. appetite), they know not how to be satisfied. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 56:11”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 56:10
His watchmen [are] blind: they are all ignorant, they [are] all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber. 10 12. The delinquencies of the rulers. The watchmen are the spiritual leaders of the community, who in the earlier post-exilic period were the priests and the prophets (see Neh 6:10-14). Elsewhere the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 56:10”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 56:9
All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, [yea], all ye beasts in the forest. 9. The apostrophe to the wild beasts is suggested by the following comparison of the people to an ill-guarded and therefore defenceless flock. That a new chastisement at the hands of the heathen is actually contemplated need not be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 56:9”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 56:8
The Lord GOD which gathereth the outcasts of Israel saith, Yet will I gather [others] to him, beside those that are gathered unto him. 8. The Lord God saith ] Saith the Lord Jehovah &c. The formula usually follows the sentence to which it refers; here it introduces it, as ch. Isa 1:24; Zec 12:1; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 56:8”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 56:7
Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices [shall be] accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called a house of prayer for all people. 7. Foreigners who fulfil these conditions have full access to the sanctuary. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 56:7”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 56:6
Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant; 6, 7. The answer to the misgivings of proselytes ( Isa 56:3). to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 56:6”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 56:5
Even unto them will I give in mine house and within my walls a place and a name better than of sons and of daughters: I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off. 5. a place ] a monument; lit., “a hand.” There seems no reason to doubt that the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 56:5”