Bible Commentary

In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, shall the nail that is fastened in the sure place be removed, and be cut down, and fall; and the burden that [was] upon it shall be cut off: for the LORD hath spoken [it]. 25. The fall of Eliakim’s house, described under the same metaphor. It … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 22:25”

And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father’s house, the offspring and the issue, all vessels of small quantity, from the vessels of cups, even to all the vessels of flagons. 24. An under-current of satire seems unmistakeable. all the glory ] perhaps: the whole weight (see “burden” in next verse). … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 22:24”

And I will fasten him [as] a nail in a sure place; and he shall be for a glorious throne to his father’s house. 23. a nail ] usually a “tent-peg” (and so probably in a figurative sense, Zec 10:4); but also (Eze 15:3) a peg on which household utensils are suspended. The latter idea … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 22:23”

And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open. 22. the key of the house of David ] The symbol of unlimited authority over the royal household, carrying with it a similar influence in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 22:22”

And I will clothe him with thy robe, and strengthen him with thy girdle, and I will commit thy government into his hand: and he shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to the house of Judah. 21. robe (“tunic”) girdle ] The palace officials seem to have worn distinctive liveries (1Ki … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 22:21”

And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah: 20. Eliakim is called my servant as Isaiah is in ch. Isa 20:3. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 20 23. The elevation of the head of the prophetic party at court. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 22:20”

And I will drive thee from thy station, and from thy state shall he pull thee down. 19. The subject here is Jehovah; the change of person resembles that in Isa 10:12. After Isa 22:18, the verse reads like an anti-climax, but it is added to prepare for Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 22:19”

He will surely violently turn and toss thee [like] a ball into a large country: there shalt thou die, and there the chariots of thy glory [shall be] the shame of thy lord’s house. 18. The first half of the verse reads: He will roll thee up in a bundle ( and toss thee) like … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 22:18”

Behold, the LORD will carry thee away with a mighty captivity, and will surely cover thee. 17. will carry thee away captivity ] Translate: will fling thee forth violently, O thou man. The A.V. preserves the sense but entirely misses the bold metaphor, which is carried on to the middle of Isa 22:18. The next … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 22:17”

What hast thou here? and whom hast thou here, that thou hast hewed thee out a sepulcher here, [as] he that heweth him out a sepulcher on high, [and] that graveth a habitation for himself in a rock? 16. We may imagine the meeting between Isaiah and the vizier to have taken place at the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 22:16”