They shall be ashamed, and also confounded, all of them: they shall go to confusion together [that are] makers of idols. 16, 17. The prophet now speaks, presenting in sharp contrast the confusion of the idolaters ( Isa 45:16) and the everlasting salvation enjoyed by Israel. The verbs should be rendered as presents. They shall … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 45:16”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 45:15
Verily thou [art] a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Savior. 15. It is difficult to say whether this verse continues the confession of the heathen, or whether it contains the prophet’s own reflexion on the marvellous issue of the deliverance. a God that hidest thyself ] The prophet would perhaps hardly … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 45:15”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 45:14
Thus saith the LORD, The labor of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, [saying], Surely … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 45:14”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 45:13
I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor reward, saith the LORD of hosts. 13. I (again emphatic) have raised him (Cyrus) up in righteousness ] i.e. in accordance with a consistent, straightforward … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 45:13”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 45:12
I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, [even] my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded. 12. Is introductory to Isa 45:13; it is the Creator of all things who has destined Cyrus to be the emancipator of Israel. I, even my hands ] The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 45:12”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 45:11
Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me. 11. The last two verses were probably spoken by the prophet in his own name; here Jehovah addresses the same persons, introducing Himself as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 45:11”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 45:10
Woe unto him that saith unto [his] father, What begettest thou? or to the woman, What hast thou brought forth? 10. The impropriety of contending with God exhibited in a still more repellent light. The words “his” and “the” are not expressed in Hebrew; simply “ a father,” “ a woman.” “The rudest and most … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 45:10”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 45:9
Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! [Let] the potsherd [strive] with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands? 9 13. These verses are addressed to a section of the exiles who resented the idea of deliverance … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 45:9”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 45:8
Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it. 8. A lyrical effusion, called forth by the thought of the blessings that will follow the triumph of the true … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 45:8”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 45:7
I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these [things]. 7. It has been very generally supposed that the expressions of this verse cover a polemic against the Zoroastrian dualism, with its eternal antagonism between Ahuramazda, the god of light and of goodness, and Ahriman, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 45:7”