When thou passest through the waters, I [will be] with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. 2. When Jehovah was angry the fire burned Israel (ch. Isa 42:25), but now with Jehovah on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 43:2”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 43:1
But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called [thee] by thy name; thou [art] mine. 1 7. Israel, though blind and deaf (ch. Isa 42:18 ff.), is precious in the sight of Jehovah its Creator, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 43:1”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 42:25
Therefore he hath poured upon him the fury of his anger, and the strength of battle: and it hath set him on fire round about, yet he knew not; and it burned him, yet he laid [it] not to heart. 25. Therefore should be simply and. the strength of battle ] the violence of war, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 42:25”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 42:24
Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? did not the LORD, he against whom we have sinned? for they would not walk in his ways, neither were they obedient unto his law. 24, 25. The enigma of Israel’s history is that Jehovah its God has given it over to its enemies, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 42:24”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 42:23
Who among you will give ear to this? [who] will hearken and hear for the time to come? 23. The question expresses the prophet’s wish that now at last some of the people should begin to realise the significance of their relation to Jehovah, and prepare themselves for the great deliverance. will give ear to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 42:23”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 42:22
But this [is] a people robbed and spoiled; [they are] all of them snared in holes, and they are hid in prison houses: they are for a prey, and none delivereth; for a spoil, and none saith, Restore. But this is a people robbed and spoiled – The Jewish people, though highly favored, have been … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 42:22”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 42:21
The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness’ sake; he will magnify the law, and make [it] honorable. 21. The verse reads: It was Jehovah’s pleasure, for His righteousness’ sake, to magnify instruction (or, Revelation) and glorify it. (see R.V.) Righteousness is to be understood exactly as in Isa 42:6; and the verbs “magnify” and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 42:21”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 42:20
Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not. 20. seeing many things] Render with R.V. in accordance with the consonantal text, Thou hast seen many things; the form has been quite needlessly changed by the punctuators. The idea of the verse is that the great historical facts of revelation … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 42:20”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 42:19
Who [is] blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger [that] I sent? who [is] blind as [he that is] perfect, and blind as the LORD’s servant? 19. Israel is the blind and deaf nation par excellence, because no other nation has been so tested by the opportunity of seeing and hearing (see on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 42:19”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 42:18
Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see. 18. look and see are distinguished as in 2Ki 3:14; Job 35:5, &c.; the former is to direct the gaze towards, the latter to take in the significance of an object. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 18 25. An expostulation with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 42:18”