Bible Commentary

But thou hast not called upon me, O Jacob; but thou hast been weary of me, O Israel. 22. But thou hast not called upon me ] To call upon Jehovah “in the day of trouble” was the first and most obvious duty of Israel (Psa 50:15), but this duty Israel has neglected. The statement … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 43:22”

This people have I formed for myself; they shall show forth my praise. 21. The verse supplies an apposition to “my people” of Isa 43:20. It reads: The people which I have formed for myself, they shall tell forth my praise. As the “streams in the desert” were created for Israel and not for the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 43:21”

The beast of the field shall honor me, the dragons and the owls: because I give waters in the wilderness, [and] rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people, my chosen. 20. Even the wild beasts shall honour Jehovah, unconsciously, through their joy at the abundant supply of water. the dragons and the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 43:20”

Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, [and] rivers in the desert. 19. The making of the way through the desert and water for the pilgrims to drink (See on ch. Isa 40:3 f., Isa 41:18 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 43:19”

Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. 18. Great as the wonders of the exodus were they shall be far surpassed by that which Jehovah is about to do. The verse resumes the opening clause of Isa 43:16. Remember ye not ] Cf. Jer 16:14 f., Isa 23:7 f. It … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 43:18”

Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shall lie down together, they shall not rise: they are extinct, they are quenched as tow. 17. which bringeth forth ] i.e. allows them to come forth to their destruction (cf. Eze 38:4, where the same expression is used with regard to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 43:17”

Thus saith the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters; 16. Thus saith the Lord ] The oracle itself begins at Isa 43:18; it is prefaced in Isa 43:16 f. by a vivid description of the mighty power of Jehovah, as illustrated once for all at the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 43:16”

I [am] the LORD, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King. I am the Lord – I am Yahweh – proved to be such, as the connection demands that we should interpret this, by sending to Babylon and bringing down your oppressors. This interposition in destroying Babylon would be a demonstration that he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 43:15”

Thus saith the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, whose cry [is] in the ships. 14, 15. A new section (14 21) commences here with a brief but explicit announcement of the fall of Babylon. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 43:14”

Yea, before the day [was] I [am] he; and [there is] none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it? 13. Yea, before the day was] The correct translation is that of R.V. marg.: Yea, from this day forth (for all the future) I am the same (Isa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 43:13”