Bible Commentary

Therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvelous work among this people, [even] a marvelous work and a wonder: for the wisdom of their wise [men] shall perish, and the understanding of their prudent [men] shall be hid. 14. Israel being thus hopelessly estranged from true knowledge of Jehovah, Jehovah must (and will) reveal … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 29:14”

Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near [me] with their mouth, and with their lips do honor me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men: 13. draw near (i.e. worship) me with their mouth, and with their lips do … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 29:13”

And the book is delivered to him that is not learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I am not learned. And the book is delivered … – That is, they are just as ignorant of the true nature and meaning of the revelations of God as a man is of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 29:12”

And the vision of all is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which [men] deliver to one that is learned, saying, Read this, I pray thee: and he saith, I cannot; for it [is] sealed: 11. the vision of all ] i.e. the revelation of all this (cf. Psa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 29:11”

For the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered. 10. Their infatuation is caused by Jehovah; see on ch. Isa 6:10. deep sleep ] The word ( tardmh) is nearly always used of a profound slumber … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 29:10”

Stay yourselves, and wonder; cry ye out, and cry: they are drunken, but not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink. 9. Stay yourselves, and wonder ] Rather (as R.V. marg.), Be ye amazed and wonder. The first verb is of uncertain derivation. Probably both express the idea of astonishment. Cheyne ( Comm.) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 29:9”

It shall even be as when a hungry [man] dreameth, and, behold, he eateth; but he awaketh, and his soul is empty: or as when a thirsty man dreameth, and, behold, he drinketh; but he awaketh, and, behold, [he is] faint, and his soul hath appetite: so shall the multitude of all the nations be, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 29:8”

And the multitude of all the nations that fight against Ariel, even all that fight against her and her munition, and that distress her, shall be as a dream of a night vision. 7. her munition ] perhaps her citadel (R.V. “stronghold”). a dream of a night vision ] R.V. a dream, a vision of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 29:7”

Thou shalt be visited of the LORD of hosts with thunder, and with earthquake, and great noise, with storm and tempest, and the flame of devouring fire. 6. See ch. Isa 30:27-33. The last words of Isa 29:5 should be read as part of this sentence. And suddenly, full suddenly, she shall be visited, &c. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 29:6”

Moreover the multitude of thy strangers shall be like small dust, and the multitude of the terrible ones [shall be] as chaff that passeth away: yea, it shall be at an instant suddenly. 5. thy strangers ] the barbarians who assail thee. the terrible ones ] or the tyrants. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 29:5”