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. Bishop lowth translates this verse, for the yoke of his burden, the staff laid on his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor hast thou broken, as in the day of midian. 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. It covers a wide variety of issues, relating to its original audience and those who would be living when the messiah finally arrived. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox. The meaning of the name had to be correct for the call on his life. Next chapter of isaiah the book of isaiah, chapter 62 we hope that you find the content of the book of isaiah, chapter 62 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god. 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. New name jerusalems new name will reflect israels new favored status verses 4, 12.
Is her beauty from the character she has learned from knowing and spending time with her creator,and savior jesus,or is it superficial,not. Proto isaiah chapters 9, deutero isaiah chapters 4055 and trito isaiah chapters 5666. Isaiah 62 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this verse by verse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. On each page, you will find a chapter of the book of isaiah that you will be able to read through. Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah volume 4 by john calvin. The jews had been under the yoke repeatedly, to one hostile people or another, and had been sorely oppressed by them. Aug 03, 2010 the contrast between the present and future married state of zion may also be seen in isa. This verse was put on the titlepage of early english bibles, claiming the right of all to hear what jehovah hath spoken. David guzik commentary on isaiah 62, where the coming righteousness and. The student may want to have the aid of a commentary when preparing for class. 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. A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. Verse 1 isaiah wrote his book in the hebrew language. Although it was written more than 2700 years ago, the lessons that isaiah.
No longer will they call you deserted, or name your land desolate. Isaiah 62 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. 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. Isaiahs sixtysix chapters contain equal parts history and prophecy, judgment and redemption, sorrow and joy. Isaiah 62 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. Isaiah 62, new international version niv the bible app. 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. Crown of glory an expression to set forth the dignity of her state.
Next chapter of isaiah the book of isaiah, chapter 4 we hope that you find the content of the book of isaiah, chapter 4 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. The book of isaiah the prophet is one of the longest in the bible, at 66 books. Book of isaiah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. With the exception of a few paragraphs mainly in chap. These chapters constitute an optimistic, joyful unit. David guzik commentary on isaiah 62, where the coming righteousness and glory of zion is describes, and the visitation of the lord to zion is proclaimed.
Isaiah s sixtysix chapters contain equal parts history and prophecy, judgment and redemption, sorrow and joy. You can break isaiah down into roughly three parts. Isaiah is a book that unveils the full dimensions of gods judgment and salvation. 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. Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah volume 4. Intervarsity press, 1993, 461 62, for the same idea with variations. Yeshayahu isaiah chapter 62 tanakh online torah bible. Isaiah chapter 62 kjv king james version 1 for zions sake will i not hold my peace, and for jerusalems sake i will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. Click the verse number to read commentary, definitions, meanings, and notesfor that particular isaiah 62 verse. Isaiah s name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary.
To read through the entire book of isaiah, please click through the chapter links below. Perhaps isaiah did not mean just those two regions. Neither shall thy land be termed desolate neither shall thy places of worship be empty, and thine ordinances of service be unfrequented. For zions sake will i not hold my peace, and for jerusalems sake i will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth. Babes in verse 4, means those who act in a childlike. We are sure to find the grace of christ, published by himself to a lost world in the everlasting gospel, under the type and figure of isaiah s province, which was to foretel the deliverance of the jews out of babylon, isaiah 61. Isaiah chapters 7 to 12 free bible commentary in easy. Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus. 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. Isaiah chapter 62 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Chapter 62 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. Note the connection of the two books, isaiah the necessary sequel to deuteronomy. Oswalt, the book of isaiah, chapters 4066, nicot grand rapids.
This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version. The book of isaiah 3 for a fuller discussion of this structure see john n. He alludes to the desolation of judah during the babylonish captivity. I will not rest, for the sake of the precious city god loved and left, and i will keep this up. The business of prophets was both to preach and pray. Windows on the prophecy of isaiah many examples of analyzing or searching isaiah s words and the tools needed to do ones own investigation for judeochristian readers. Best isaiah commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Even the structure of the book the number of chapters in isaiah mirrors the number of books in the bible implies a mystery to be unraveled. Bible study the book of isaiah introduction and overview duration. 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 62 kjv for zions sake will i not hold my bible. Isaiah 62 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. 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. Gods prophet of doom and deliverance quality publications. The unhappy people are those at the end of chapter 8.
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 verse by verse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. There is also an outline of the book which will be followed in the class meeting in discussing the book. Bible commentary on the book of isaiah part 1 bible commentary on the book of isaiah part 2 bible commentary on the book of isaiah part 3. A joyful change of condition no more shall it be called to thee shalt thou be called azubah forsaken, and thy land shall no more be called shemamah desolate. The prophet determines to apply closely and constantly to this business, isaiah 62. You will be called by a new name that the mouth of the lord will bestow.
For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee as a young man, having married a virgin, possesses and enjoys her, and lives and dwells with her in great harmony and love, having a delight and complacency in her, there being a suitableness in her person and age. For a fuller treatment of the text consider homer haileys a commentary on isaiah with emphasis on the messianic hope religious supply. Isaiah 62 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Isaiah 62 for zions sake will i not hold my peace, and for jerusalems sake i will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the. Throughout the book style and language of isaiah are very expressive. For a brief treatment of the book, i recommend wayne jacksons book, isaiah. Isaiah institute 2 america in the prophecy of isaiah avraham gileadi isaiah institute 3 an evil alliance of nations avraham gileadi isaiah institute 4 isaiah s prophecy of. This bible commentary on isaiah is from college press and it is only for your personal use.
Earlier in the book of isaiah, god promised to build up the barren and. Isaiah 62 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. In the hebrew bible, verse 1 is the last verse of chapter 8. The climax of the psalm occurs in the petition of verse 10. Manasseh was 12, and josiah was 8, when they began to reign. The regions called zebulun and naphtali were not in judah. Ed young professor of old testament, westminster theological seminary has written what many would consider the most authoritative commentary on isaiah the book of isaiah, volume and indeed it is a laudatory work as young comments on isaiah verse by verse and even phrase by phrase, which makes it easy to study his comments. Depending on her description,whether she is faithful and pure,obedient to god and christ, or unfaithful,fallen,apostat,disobedient to god and christ. Thou shalt no more be termed forsaken as a woman forsaken by her husband.
Isaiah institute 2 america in the prophecy of isaiah avraham gileadi isaiah institute 3 an evil alliance of nations avraham gileadi isaiah institute 4 isaiahs prophecy of gods elect avraham gileadi. The prophet determines to apply closely and constantly to this business. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah. Isaiah chapter 61 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. But you will be called hephzibah, and your land beulah.
Study isaiah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. There are technically three separate parts to the book of isaiah. In the bible, a new godgiven name signals the birthrebirth of a new person or. This came true very soon after this was said, because the rulers of judah were all under 25 years of age after the reign of hezekiah. These three chapters promise great things to the people of jerusalem and. 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 sake zion and jerusalem are both put for the church, hebrews 12. The contrast between the present and future married state of zion may also be seen in isa.