Bible Commentary

The way of the just [is] uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just. 7. The verse should probably be read: The way of the righteous is straightness; the path of the righteous Thou directest straight. The “way” of the righteous is here not his inward life-purpose, but his outward lot. dost … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 26:7”

The foot shall tread it down, [even] the feet of the poor, [and] the steps of the needy. 6. The poor and needy are the Jews, as in ch. Isa 25:4. The oppressed triumph over their oppressors. But that they are actually the instruments of Jehovah’s vengeance on the “lofty city” is not necessarily implied. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 26:6”

For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, [even] to the ground; he bringeth it [even] to the dust. 5, 6. Jehovah has proved himself to be a Rock by the destruction of “the lofty city”; see on ch. Isa 25:2. The principal … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 26:5”

Trust ye in the LORD forever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH [is] everlasting strength: 4. for in the Lord JEHOVAH is everlasting strength ] Render: for Yah Yahveh (see on Isa 12:2) is an everlasting Rock (lit. “a Rock of Ages”). The preposition in may be omitted in English ( Bth essentiae). Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 26:4”

Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee. 3. A stricter rendering might be: A steadfast disposition thou guardest in constant peace (lit. “peace, peace”), for it is trustful towards thee (see R.V. marg.). The word for “disposition” is elsewhere translated “imagination” (e.g. Gen 6:5; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 26:3”

Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in. 2. Comp. Psa 118:19-20; Rev 22:14. “Truth” here means “troth,” fidelity (Deu 32:20). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Open ye the gates – This is probably the language of a chorus responding to the sentiment in Isa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 26:2”

In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will [God] appoint [for] walls and bulwarks. 1. salvation will God appoint bulwarks ] Two interpretations are possible: ( a) “Salvation will He appoint in place of walls and moat” (see below), implying that Jerusalem has … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 26:1”

And the fortress of the high fort of thy walls shall he bring down, lay low, [and] bring to the ground, [even] to the dust. 12. the fortress walls ] Better perhaps, the towering fortification of thy walls. This verse has suggested the identification of the city of Isa 25:2, Isa 26:5 f. with a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 25:12”

And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them, as he that swimmeth spreadeth forth [his hands] to swim: and he shall bring down their pride together with the spoils of their hands. 11. The figure of Moab trying to swim in the dung-pit is sufficiently graphic, if somewhat repulsive. in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 25:11”

For in this mountain shall the hand of the LORD rest, and Moab shall be trodden down under him, even as straw is trodden down for the dunghill. 10. The fate of Moab is contrasted with that of Israel. It is as if one hand of Jehovah rested lightly and protectingly on Zion while the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 25:10”