Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits: 10. the seers ] (1Sa 9:9.) the prophets ] The word rightly rendered “seer” in Amo 7:12 and elsewhere. See on Isa 1:1. The prophets referred to can hardly (in view … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 30:10”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 30:9
That this [is] a rebellious people, lying children, children [that] will not hear the law of the LORD: 9. lying children ] or faithless sons; see on ch. Isa 1:2, cf. Mal 1:6 the law ] the instruction, as ch. Isa 1:10. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 9 11. The documents (as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 30:9”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 30:8
Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it may be for the time to come forever and ever: 8. What is it that Isaiah is here directed to commit to writing? According to Delitzsch, the contents of the short oracle, Isa 30:6-7; according to others, merely … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 30:8”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 30:7
For the Egyptians shall help in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I cried concerning this, Their strength [is] to sit still. 7. For the Egyptians purpose ] Render And as for Egypt their help is vain and empty. Cf. Isa 30:3 ; Isa 30:5. have I cried concerning this ] Better, have I … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 30:7”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 30:6
The burden of the beasts of the south: into the land of trouble and anguish, from whence [come] the young and old lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they will carry their riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and their treasures upon the bunches of camels, to a people [that] shall not profit … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 30:6”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 30:5
They were all ashamed of a people [that] could not profit them, nor be a help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach. They were all ashamed – That is, all the legates or ambassadors. When they came into Egypt, they found them either unwilling to enter into an alliance, or unable to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 30:5”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 30:4
For his princes were at Zoan, and his ambassadors came to Hanes. 4, 5. On Zoan, see on ch. Isa 19:11. Hanes is identified with Heracleopolis magna (Egyptian Hnes, still called Ahns), situated to the south of Memphis on an island in the Nile. Zoan and Hanes thus mark the extreme limits of Lower Egypt, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 30:4”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 30:3
Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the trust in the shadow of Egypt [your] confusion. 3. strength trust ] refuge hiding; as Isa 30:2. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame – (see the note at Isa 20:5). Your confusion – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 30:3”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 30:2
That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt! 2. and have not asked at my mouth ] “have not consulted my prophet” (for the expression cf. Jos 9:14; Gen 24:57). to strengthen themselves … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 30:2”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 30:1
Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin: 1. Woe to the rebellious children ] See on Isa 1:2; Isa 1:4 and Isa 1:23; cf. Isa 30:9. The “sons” are … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 30:1”