Bible Commentary

And I will make all my mountains a way, and my highways shall be exalted. 11. The expression my mountains is difficult. An allusion to the mere fact of creation is not natural, and to understand it of the mountains of Palestine (as in ch. Isa 14:25) would limit the image to the last stage … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 49:11”

They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them. 10. neither shall the heat smite them ] The word for heat should probably be rendered the hot wind (Sirocco; LXX., … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 49:10”

That thou mayest say to the prisoners, Go forth; to them that [are] in darkness, Show yourselves. They shall feed in the ways, and their pastures [shall be] in all high places. 9. That thou mayest say ] Rather, Saying (R.V.) or possibly (continuing the previous infs.) “To say.” the prisoners them that are in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 49:9”

Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages; 8. In an acceptable time ] Better: in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 49:8”

Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, [and] his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, [and] the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 49:7”

And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth. 6. And he said … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 49:6”

And now, saith the LORD that formed me from the womb [to be] his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, and my God shall be my strength. 5, 6. The Servant’s faith is rewarded by the revelation of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 49:5”

Then I said, I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength for naught, and in vain: [yet] surely my judgment [is] with the LORD, and my work with my God. 4. Although cast down for a moment by his want of success, he does not yield to despondency (cf. Isa 42:4), but leaves … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 49:4”

And said unto me, Thou [art] my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified. 3. The word Israel may be read either as a vocative or as a continuation of the predicate: “(Thou art) Israel &c.” (see R.V.). On either view it presents insuperable difficulties to those who hold that the Servant is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 49:3”

And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me; 2. The Servant is described as one prepared in secret for his great work. He compares himself to a weapon fashioned by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 49:2”