Commentaries book of isaiah chapter 64 verse 62

Isaiah 64 is a confident prayer for deliverance by the believing remnant. From here, to the end of chapter 64, is one prayer. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version. God appoints him and others of his prophets to continue to do so, for the encouragement of his people during the delays of their deliverance, isaiah 62. Zions new name for zions sake i will not keep silent, for jerusalems sake i will not remain quiet, till her vindication shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch. Theological themes, interpretive challenges, outline by chapterverse. Here is a list of the main sections in the book of isaiah. It begins with a plea for the lord to intervene to deliver his people in his characteristically powerful way 14. Dec 28, 2008 rather, the congruence between isa 61. The latter part of this chapter, and the whole of the next, seem to express the prayers of the jews on their. Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah volume 4 by john calvin. Both are invitations for people in every place and time to live toward a future which is claimed and redeemed by god.

Paul as illustrating the effect of the gospel in producing happiness and. Isaiah chapter 62 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. A new name the church shall be more renowned than ever, both in respect of her condition, and so called hephzi bah, and of her relation, and so called beulah, and this new name the lord gives them accordingly, ver. Zions sake zion and jerusalem are both put for the church, hebrews 12. Isaiah 64 65 isaiah s intercession for the people the lords response. Isaiah 62 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. They had argued from their covenantrelation to god and his interest and concern in them. The context these three chapters promise great things to the people of jerusalem and record the rejoicing that they will experience upon the fulfillment of those promises. Robert shenje on isaiah 64 a very inspirational verse that speaks to us that we are nothing without our creator, we are like a ship without a rudder, nothing to stir it upon. Geneva study bible commentary on isaiah chapter 64. The prophet determines to apply closely and constantly to this business. Isaiah 62, new international version niv the bible app. The prophet determines to apply closely and constantly to this business, isaiah 62. Their confidence is based on the lords great demonstrations of power in the past.

They refer themselves to the mercy of god as a father, and submit themselves to his sovereignty, isaiah 64. These chapters constitute an optimistic, joyful unit. But will you restrain yourself because of these things, o lord. Surrounding these central chapters are verses describing appearances of god proclaiming judgement. Isaiah 62 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. For zions sake i will not hold my peace, and for jerusalems sake i will not rest, until her righteousness goes forth as brightness, and her salvation as a lamp that burns. God appoints him and others of his prophets to continue to do so, for the encouragement of his people during the delays of their deliverance v. The business of prophets was both to preach and pray.

This refers to the new name which the prophet says isaiah 62. Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would tremble before you. As when fire sets twigs ablaze and causes water to boil, come down to make your name known to your enemies and cause the nations to quake before you. God inspires isaiah to warn israel that all their righteousnesses are like filthy rags, since their sinful attitudes pollute their deeds. Isaiah 62 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Close examination reveals differences in language, vocabulary, and ideas. The prophet determines to apply closely and constantly to this business v. Isaiah 62, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app.

Crown of glory an expression to set forth the dignity of her state. Isaiah chapters 56 to 66 free bible commentary in easy english. Isaiah 62 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. You assist 1 those who delight in doing what is right, 2 who observe your commandments. Our creator completes us in everything we endeavour to do. Isaiah 58 to 66 free bible commentary in easy english. Geneva study bible commentary on isaiah chapter 62. Isaiah chapters 56 to 66 gods messiah beats gods enemies. He then calls upon the faithful, particularly the priests and levites, to join him, urging the promises, and even the oath, of jehovah, as the foundation of their request, 69. Beginning in verse 17, isaiah talks about life during the period we know to be the millennium. This passage differs in several important ways from much of the previous material in the book of isaiah see the unity and authorship of isaiah.

Isaiah 49 to 57 free bible commentary in easy english. God appoints him and others of his prophets to continue to. The state of true religion in the world, before the preaching of the gospel, no man. Study isaiah 63 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The emphasis in isa 6062 is on the consequences of god choosing to let his glory rest on jerusalem. They plead what god had formerly done, and was always ready to do, for his people, isaiah 64. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of isaiah in easy english. The following comments are in part an assessment of the pulpit commentary pc, a popular, prodigious, venerable work, regarding comments dealing primarily with prophetic passages, especially those dealing with israel.

This chapter is a continuation of the previous one, containing a prayer, which mcguiggan called, a halfhearted confession and prayer, f1 which cheyne identified as the prayer of the prophet in the name of f2 the captive nation, and which barnes criticized as being concerned more with, gods execution of wrath upon his foes, rather than with his conferring blessings upon his. Zions new name for zions sake i will not keep silent,for jerusalems sake i will not remain quiet,till her vindication shines out like the dawn,her salvation like a blazing torch. The last eleven chapters of the book of isaiah, after a period of neglect by scholars. The book of isaiah has been the focus of criticism by the school of higher criticism, which contends that a prophet who lived during the babylonian exile wrote the chapters 40 through 66. Isaiah 62 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. You can break isaiah down into roughly three parts. The these things he refers to are not the desperate condition of jerusalem and the temple isaiah 64. The church prays that gods power may be manifested. I have reared sons, brought them up, but they have revolted against me. The praying one asks, lord, you know very well our sinful condition. Isaiah 62 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. The nations will see your vindication, and all kings your glory. It shall be proclaimed to the captives that they are set at liberty and may go if they please it shall be proclaimed to their neighbours, to all about them, to the end of the world, that god has pleaded zions just, injured, and despised cause. That the mountains might shake at your presence as fire burns brushwood, as fire causes water to boil.

Notice shall be given of this salvation, isaiah 62. 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. For as we abide in him and seek his ways everything we ever wished for, shall be fulfilled. Internet verse search commentaries word analysis itl draft. The prophet opens this chapter with ardent prayers that the happy period of reconciliation just now promised, and here again foretold, may be hastened, 15. The context isaiah 5666 is thought to be from the postexilic phaseafter cyrus of persia gave the jewish exiles permission to return to jerusalem and to rebuild the temple. The impurity of their motives taint all their prayers, sacrifices, offerings, and praises, thus god deeply detests and abhors them. Isaiah 64 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. David guzik commentary on isaiah 64, where the remnant prays, requesting and remembering gods great works and asking for his mercy. They represent the very deplorable condition they were in, and earnestly pray for the pardon of sin and the turning away of gods anger, isaiah 64. Isaiah 64 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, spanning 23 volumes, covered the entire bible with verse by verse exposition. As when the melting fire burneth, etc rather, as when fire kindles brushwood, and makes water to boil. Isaiah 66 the consummation of gods plans for mankind. Isaiah 64 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.

Sidlow baxter, in exploring the book, quotes archibald mccraig, who writes. They are the descriptions of our sinful condition isaiah 64. According to the old tradition, the prophet isaiah was sawn asunder. Isaiah 64 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. You will be a crown of splendor in the lords hand, a royal. The big thing in this chapter is the new name god promised to give his people in isaiah 62. The mountains shall be as powerless to resist jehovah, as brushwood or water to resist fire. Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah volume 4.

The images used to describe this joyful change in judahs circumstances are of homecoming, of god preparing the way for the people, of building a highway for them to go home after being for so long in exile in babylon see also isaiah 40. Isaiah 63 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. They confess themselves to be sinful and unworthy of gods favour, and that they had deserved the judgments they were now under, isaiah 64. See also verse by verse commentary on isaiah under construction introduction. John, in the book of revelation, divides the period after the tribulation when israel is brought to righteousness into two distinct periods. For when you did awesome things that we did not expect, you came down, and the mountains trembled before you.