The remainder of his preface to isaiah 50 and 51 is consistent with lehis and nephis commentaries on isaiah discussed earlier. Paul applied these words to his ministry of proclaiming the gospel of gods. Isaiah chapter 49 david guziks commentaries on the. Isaiah 4055 the anchor yale bible commentaries volume. Gods people have been defeated, their temple destroyed. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10. He is sent to the gentiles with gracious promises, ver. Netbible zion said, the lord has abandoned me, the sovereign master 1 has forgotten me. His holy one the holy one of israel to him to christ, to whom, in the days of his flesh, this description fully agrees.
Chapters 49 53 are, as we have seen, a series of more or less closely joined passages, in which the prophet, having already made the political redemption of israel certain through cyrus, and having dismissed cyrus from his thoughts, addresses himself to various difficulties in the way of restoration, chiefly moral and. Hitherto the subject of the prophecy has been chiefly confined to the redemption from the captivity of babylon, with strong intimations of a more important deliverance sometimes thrown in. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. In this chapter the messiah is introduced, declaring the full extent of his commission, which is not only to be saviour to the jews, but also to the gentiles. A complete identification of all chapters and verses of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon along with an analysis of each. Christ, being sent to the jews complains of them, ver. I felt that they failed to do justice to this awesome and humbling prophecy, so i have sought here to write a commentary that hopefully portrays a little of the.
Chapters 4253 of the book of isaiah contain four servant songs. Isaiah 49 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. The redemption that should be wrought by him, and the progress of that redemption, isaiah 49. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of isaiah in easy english. Isaiah chapter 49 matthew henry complete commentary on. Protoisaiah chapters 9, deuteroisaiah chapters 4055 and tritoisaiah chapters 5666. Internet verse search commentaries word analysis itl. The ample restoration of the church, and its enlargement, ver. Sometimes, my special servant identifies a person, such as eliakim isaiah 22. The accession of the gentiles to the church of god is considered as an addition made to the number of the family and children of sion. He is a pledge for all the blessings of the covenant. Isaiah 49 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Isaiah 49 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.
Chapters 4953 are, as we have seen, a series of more or less closely joined passages, in which the prophet, having already made the political redemption of israel certain through cyrus, and having dismissed cyrus from his thoughts, addresses himself to various difficulties in the way of. Isaiah 49 to 57 free bible commentary in easy english. I recently sought out a number of bible commentaries. See full list of the songspoems at the introduction to chapter 42. Best isaiah commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Isaiah chapter 49 david guziks commentaries on the bible. This book contains the prophesies of isaiah, the son of amoz, who ministered from about 740 to 680 b. Isaiah 49 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. The literary unit of isaiah 4066 focuses on gods restoration of his people through the work of his servant cf. For about 20 years, he spoke to both the northern kingdom of israel and the southern kingdom of judah. You will also find options for commentaries on isaiah that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. The assurance given him of the success of his undertaking among the gentiles, isaiah 49. The first part proto isaiah prophesies death and destruction, but keeps lightening it up with cheery prophecies of a good and holy kingdom at the end of time.
Isaiah 4055 the anchor yale bible commentaries volume 19a. The common rendering, shall go forth of thee, or depart from thee, is very flat, after their zeal had been expressed by shall become thy builders. The discussion of hebrew terms, when cited, is made as clear as possible for an english reader. List several places where the new testament says isaiah wrote teachings in this. I hope you find the answers you are looking for and more, these files are ed. To read through the entire book of isaiah, please click through the chapter links below. Isaiah 49 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Commentaries on the book of isaiah bible commentaries and studies. Isaiah 49 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Scholars have traditionally isolated three distinct sections of what is known as the book of isaiah, and in isaiah 4055, distinguished biblical scholar joseph blenkinsopp provides a new translation and critical commentary on the section usually referred to as second or deutero isaiah. Even unmapped places are known to god, and even from them he will gather his pilgrims. David guzik commentary on isaiah 49, a chapter full of jesus christ, declaring the mission of the messiah, how he will bless israel and the nations.
Glorious things had been spoken in the previous chapters concerning the deliverance of the jews out of babylon. It is very remarkable how constantly the isles are spoken of in this book of isaiah. The servant songs chapters 4253 of the book of isaiah contain four servant songs. Chapter 49 chapter 50 chapter 51 chapter 52 chapter 53 chapter 54 chapter 55 chapter 56 chapter 57 chapter 58. Isaiah 49, new international version niv the bible app. Isaiah 49, new living translation nlt the bible app. The great author of redemption shows the authority for his work. Isaiah 49 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. This is a prophecy concerning christ, and redemption by him.
He is the messiah who was formed from the womb to be his servant and to bring jacob again to him. A helpful listing is found in legrande daviess chart of isaiah citations in the book of mormon, in daniel h. Isaiah 49 commentary the expositors bible commentary. Jan 28, 2010 this is session 7 of 8 videos for the book of isaiah.
The servant is gods agent to do gods work in the world. The power and efficacy of his word is reprehended by apt images. You can find the best commentary on isaiah for you using the tools on the right side. It is most likely that isaiah was being consciously obscure. There is a heavy emphasis in isaiah 49 on the messiahs role in establishing israel as the center of messianic rule, respected by all nations on earth as such. Internet verse search commentaries word analysis itl draft. O islesmessiah is here regarded as having been rejected by the jews isaiah 49. That thou mayest say namely, with power and effect, as when god said, let there be light. They shall have abundant provision in all places, yea, even.
There are technically three separate parts to the book of isaiah. A commentary on isaiah 49 page 1 paul f herring a commentary on isaiah 49. Proto isaiah chapters 9, deutero isaiah chapters 4055 and trito isaiah chapters 5666. Geneva study bible commentary on isaiah chapter 49. They are taken in chains to babylon, alienated from their land and their god. This poem contains two of the most powerful symbols of isaiah 4055. Alec motyer, in the series of tyndale old testament commentaries. In this chapter, we have not merely isaiah speaking concerning the christ of. This chapter is full of our lord jesus christ, and the words quoted could not possibly have their complete fulfillment in any other save in our savior. For our study we will follow the outline provided in commentary on isaiah by j. Jennings observes this chapter brings us to the very heart of this book of isaiah, to the very heart of the salvation of god, nor surely do we need to know whom we may expect to find there.
Isaiah 49 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. The remaining verses in this chapter serve as an encouragement to those in captivity who think that perhaps israel has been forgotten by god. List other passages where the book claims to be written by isaiah. This is session 7 of 8 videos for the book of isaiah. Isaiah 49 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. The second volume in a threevolume commentary, it easily maintains the high standards of. Listen, o coastlands, to me, and take heed, you peoples from afar. Chapter 49 my special servant in the book of isaiah, the meaning of my that is, the lords special servant varies. You will find material here not found in other commentaries presented in a style that anyone interested in scripture can understand. The first part protoisaiah prophesies death and destruction, but keeps lightening it up with cheery prophecies of a good and holy kingdom at the end of time. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of isaiah, chapters 9. He will punish their enemies, for god is the savior and redeemer of his people isa 49. Isaiah 49 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
By following closely these commentaries on isaiah by lehi, nephi, jacob, and especially the savior, we learn that next to the message of the atonement of christ, the major message of isaiah and consequently of the book of mormon is the restoration of the house of israel in the last days. The remaining verses in this chapter serve as an encouragement to those in captivity who think that. The sword of his word slays the lusts of his people, and all at. He is further commissioned to be a light to the gentiles quoted in acts. Isaiah 49 commentary john calvins commentaries on the bible. Jennings observes this chapter brings us to the very heart of this book of isaiah, to the very heart of the salvation of god, nor surely do we. Isaiah 49 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by john calvin, helps you experience his lasting impact on christian theology and thought. Quoted in the book of mormon are nearly all of isaiah chapters 214, 29, and 4854. Chapters 9 the new international commentary on the old testament kindle edition by oswalt, john n download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. You can break isaiah down into roughly three parts. As always, its important here to state the big story at work in isaiah in order to grasp the power of isaiahs proclamation in chapter 49. The servant is a person who shall come forth from the servantnation israel. The designation of christ, under the type of isaiah, to his office as mediator, isaiah 49. Pattern and purpose of the isaiah commentaries in the book.
Before quoting isaiah 50 and 51 2 nephi 78, jacob begins his commentary by quoting from isaiah 49. Netbible zion said, the lord has abandoned me, the sovereign master 1 has. Some modernist thinkers deny that isaiah is the author of this book mainly because they are unwilling to accept that the predictions in the book could have been known ahead of time. Go forth come forth to the light, receive divine illumination. The conversation is part of the yale bible study series presented in cooperation with the congregational church of new canaan in new canaan, ct. On each page, you will find a chapter of the book of isaiah that you will be able to read through. Top 5 commentaries on the book of isaiah ligonier ministries.