Bible Commentary

And it shall come to pass in the last days, [that] the mountain of the LORD’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. 2. And it shall come to pass ] This formula (so common in continuous discourse) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 2:2”

The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. CH. Isa 2:2-4. ZION THE CENTRE OF THE UNIVERSAL RELIGION IN THE LATTER DAYS In this striking picture of the Messianic age the following features should be noticed: (i) The preeminence, amongst the mountains of the world, of Zion, the acknowledged seat … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 2:1”

And the strong shall be as tow, and the maker of it as a spark, and they shall both burn together, and none shall quench [them]. And the strong – Those who have been thought to be strong, on whom the people relied for protection and defense – their rulers, princes, and the commanders of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 1:31”

For ye shall be as an oak whose leaf fadeth, and as a garden that hath no water. 30. To the nature worshippers themselves the falling leaf of the terebinth and the failure of the spring in the garden, would mean the decay of the divine life which was supposed to animate these objects. To … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 1:30”

For they shall be ashamed of the oaks which ye have desired, and ye shall be confounded for the gardens that ye have chosen. 29. they shall be ashamed ] Some MSS. and Ancient Versions have the second person, possibly a mere correction. oaks ] terebinths. These and the gardens are emblems not of luxury, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 1:29”

And the destruction of the transgressors and of the sinners [shall be] together, and they that forsake the LORD shall be consumed. 28. And the destruction together ] Better as an exclamation: But destruction of rebels and sinners together! Rebels, sinners, forsakers of Jehovah, as in Isa 1:2-4. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 1:28”

Zion shall be redeemed with judgment, and her converts with righteousness. Zion – See the note at Isa 1:8. The word Zion here is used to designate the whole Jewish people to whom the prophet had reference; that is, the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem, Isa 1:1. Shall be redeemed – The word used here … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 1:27”

And I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counselors as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called, The city of righteousness, the faithful city. 26. The result will be the establishment of a pure administration in Jerusalem, as in the olden time, Zion once more worthy of her ancient name, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 1:26”

And I will turn my hand upon thee, and purely purge away thy dross, and take away all thy tin: And I will turn my hand upon thee – This expression is capable of two significations. The hand may be stretched out for two purposes, either to inflict punishment, or to afford help and protection. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 1:25”

Therefore saith the Lord, the LORD of hosts, the mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies: 24. Such men are adversaries and enemies of Jehovah, thwarting His wishes and purposes for His people. the Lord ] “the Master” or the Sovereign. The title, used … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Isaiah 1:24”