Bible Commentary

Thus saith the Lord GOD of hosts, Go, get thee unto this treasurer, [even] unto Shebna, which [is] over the house, [and say], 15. this treasurer ] Better: this official. The “this” is contemptuous. The word for “official” ( skn) is not elsewhere found. It seems to mean either “associate” (like the “king’s friend” of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 22:15”

And it was revealed in mine ears by the LORD of hosts, Surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you till ye die, saith the Lord GOD of hosts. 14. And it was revealed hosts ] Render with R.V. And Jehovah of hosts revealed himself in mine ears. The message comes to the prophet … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 22:14”

And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for tomorrow we shall die. 13. Instead of this the people rush to drown reflection in riotous festivities. The immediate occasion of the revelry was no doubt a great sacrifice of thanksgiving to Jehovah for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 22:13”

And in that day did the Lord GOD of hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth: 12. in that day did the Lord call ] not only by the silent march of events, but also by the voice of His prophet: see ch. Isa 32:11. The call … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 22:12”

Ye made also a ditch between the two walls for the water of the old pool: but ye have not looked unto the maker thereof, neither had respect unto him that fashioned it long ago. 11. For ditch read reservoir as R.V. The “old pool” is very probably the pool of Siloam (though this is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 22:11”

And ye have numbered the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses have ye broken down to fortify the wall. 10. And ye have numbered the houses ] And ye numbered, apparently to see which could best be spared for the purpose specified in the next clause, “to fortify the wall,” cf. Jer 33:4. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 22:10”

Ye have seen also the breaches of the city of David, that they are many: and ye gathered together the waters of the lower pool. 9. The first half reads Ye saw (i.e. examined) the breaches of the city of David (the citadel of Zion, 2Sa 5:7; 2Sa 5:9) for they were many. Jerusalem was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 22:9”

And he discovered the covering of Judah, and thou didst look in that day to the armor of the house of the forest. 8. he discovered the covering of Judah ] Probably “exposed the defencelessness of the state.” The subj. may be Jehovah or the enemy, or it may be indefinite. The clause is virtually … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 22:8”

And it shall come to pass, [that] thy choicest valleys shall be full of chariots, and the horsemen shall set themselves in array at the gate. 7. And it shall come to pass ] strictly, And it came to pass, in the scene beheld by the prophet. set themselves gate ] take up their station … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 22:7”

And Elam bore the quiver with chariots of men [and] horsemen, and Kir uncovered the shield. 6. Elam (see on Isa 21:2) and Kir (not identified: 2Ki 16:9; Amo 1:5; Amo 9:7) are mentioned as furnishing auxiliaries to the Assyrian army. There is force in Cheyne’s argument that some words may have fallen out before … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 22:6”