Bible Commentary

Whose arrows [are] sharp, and all their bows bent, their horses’ hooves shall be counted like flint, and their wheels like a whirlwind: 28. bows bent ] which was done only for immediate action. his horses’ hoofs flint ] Therefore he will not shrink from riding them on the rocky soil of Palestine, which was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 5:28”

None shall be weary nor stumble among them; none shall slumber nor sleep; neither shall the girdle of their loins be loosed, nor the latchet of their shoes be broken: 27. Their accoutrement is perfect down to the smallest detail. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges None shall be weary – In this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 5:27”

And he will lift up an ensign to the nations from far, and will hiss unto them from the end of the earth: and, behold, they shall come with speed swiftly: 26. And he will lift up an ensign ] i.e. a signal, set up on a hill (Isa 13:2, Isa 18:3, Isa 30:17; cf. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 5:26”

Therefore is the anger of the LORD kindled against his people, and he hath stretched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them: and the hills did tremble, and their carcasses [were] torn in the midst of the streets. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand [is] stretched out … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 5:25”

Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, [so] their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel. 24. The conclusion. Render with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 5:24”

Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him! 23. These valiant drinkers are weak enough in their official capacity; they acquit the guilty and condemn the innocent. justify the wicked ] “wicked” and “righteous” are here used in their forensic sense: “he who is in the wrong” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 5:23”

Woe unto [them that are] mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink: 22. them that are mighty ] heroes. to mingle strong drink ] This was a delicate operation, almost a fine art, demanding a refined taste and much experience (Pro 23:30). The phrase does not mean to dilute with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 5:22”

Woe unto [them that are] wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! 21. The fifth woe, against the self-satisfied astuteness of the politicians. That the prophet has the statesmen in his eye is probable from such passages as Isa 28:9 f., Isa 29:14 f., Isa 30:1; Isa 30:10 f., Isa 31:1 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 5:21”

Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! 20. The fourth woe, against those who confuse moral distinctions. Amongst the “wise men” of the time (Pro 25:1) there may have been a class of sophists, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 5:20”

That say, Let him make speed, [and] hasten his work, that we may see [it]: and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know [it]! 19. An impious challenge to Jehovah to make good His words spoken through the prophet. This defiant unbelief seems to have … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 5:19”