Watch our overview video on the first 39 chapters of the book of isaiah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow. The book is easier to understand if we divide it into main sections. The book of isaiah, chapters 9 the new international. The book of isaiah was written between 739 and 681 b. Alec motyer, in the series of tyndale old testament commentaries. Calvins commentaries are, in the words of philip schaff, one of the few exegetical works that have outlived their generation. You will find material here not found in other commentaries presented in a style that anyone interested in scripture can understand. Apocalyptic commentary of the book of isaiah a versebyverse analysis of isaiahs endtime prophecy for judeochristian readers. His commentaries display a rare combination of exegetical insight, pastoral concern, and theological depth which have inspired generations of christians. The book of isaiah contains 66 chapters divided into 39, and 27 the same way the old and new testament is divided. Isaiah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. Isaiah chapters 16 free bible commentary in easy english.
Randall smith that overview each book in the bible. 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. The vision concerning judah and jerusalem that isaiah son of amoz saw during the reigns of uzziah, jotham, ahaz and hezekiah, kings of judah. The 8 th century bc prophet isaiah, son of amoz, is named as the inspired writer of the book of isaiah.
It differs from earlier commentaries by providing not only introductory and summarizing remarks but also the most specific scriptural intertextual commentary on. Study isaiah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. As is the case with nearly all the books of the prophets, the book of isaiah takes its name from its writer. For about 20 years, he spoke to both the northern kingdom of israel and the southern kingdom of judah.
Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah 4 vols. The wilderness and the wasteland shall be glad for them, and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose. The commentary in 2 nephi 26 and 27 is the most helpful explanation we have of isaiah 29 in the book of mormon. Abinadis great doctrinal insights and explanations of the true role of jesus christ are textual proofs that jesus is the christ, the eternal god bofm title page. Calvin preached and wrote prolifically on the bible. Isaiah is the first of all prophetic books in the modern editions as well as in the hebrew bible where he is the first of the later prophets. Apr 27, 2015 for many within the biblical field, the publication of yet another commentary seems about the last thing needed, says brevard childs in the preface to his commentary on isaiah. It differs from earlier commentaries by providing not only introductory and summarizing remarks but also the most specific scriptural intertextual commentary on the matter. Isaiah 1 niv the vision concerning judah and bible gateway. How can anyone deny the lord jesus after reading this. Motyer offers a very good introduction to the book especially dealing with the controversial authorship of the prophecy. While little is known of the personal life of the prophet, he is considered to be one of the greatest of them all.
The strongest argument for the unity of isaiah is the expression the holy one of israel, a title for god that occurs 12 times in chs. Abinadis great doctrinal insights and explanations of the true role of jesus christ are textual proofs that jesus is the christ, the eternal god book of mormon, title page. We hope this page helps you find the best commentary on isaiah. Book iv contains the prophecies which refer to sennacheribs actual invasion of judah and siege of jerusalem, in 701. Isaiah 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Motyer divides the book and renders isaiah 7 as the book of the. There are also examples of visions in the usual sense, as in isa. There are technically three separate parts to the book of isaiah. The words king, servant and messiah do not always mean the same people in isaiahs book. Salvation apart from god is unthinkable in salvation we are delivered from the guilt. The prophet isaiah was primarily called to prophesy to the kingdom of judah. On each page, you will find a chapter of the book of isaiah that you will be able to read through. F2 actually, much of the book of isaiah was communicated to the prophet in a manner unknown to us, as the author of hebrews put it, by various manners and various portions heb.
The jps bnai mitzvah torah commentary rabbi jeffrey k. When studying isaiah, i would advise you also look at alec motyer commentary too, read the passage carefully and work out which commentary you think is heading in the right direction, especially with chapters 40 on. Abinadis commentary on isaiah 53, although sometimes confusing to church members, amplifies the beautiful message of isaiah. It is identified by a superscription as the words of the 8thcentury bce prophet isaiah ben amoz, but there is extensive evidence that much of it was composed during the babylonian. In any case isaiah had a fairly free entry to the kings court in jerusalem is. Book of isaiah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. You can find the best commentary on isaiah for you using the tools on the right side. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. The book of isaiah is a vision of hope for sinners through the coming of messiah, promising for the ransomed people of god a new world where sin and sorrow will be forever forgotten isaiah 35.
Protoisaiah chapters 9, deuteroisaiah chapters 4055 and tritoisaiah chapters 5666. Judah was going through times of revival and times of rebellion. Study isaiah using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of isaiah in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork.
Although isaiah was not the first prophet his prophecies form the longest and most extensive prophetic book of holy scripture. Many scholars today challenge the claim that isaiah wrote the entire book that bears his name. Of course, it is the longest book of prophecy in the bible, and it would seem that god gave to isaiah a clearer vision of the redemptive work of jesus christ than any other of the old testament prophets. Apr 15, 2016 watch our overview video on the first 39 chapters of the book of isaiah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. For many within the biblical field, the publication of yet another commentary seems about the last thing needed, says brevard childs in the preface to his commentary on isaiah. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. It occurs 12 times in the first 39 chapters and 14 times in chapters 40 through 66. The book of isaiah is a marvelous book of prophecy. Salkin jewish publication society 2018 trade paperback.
The book of isaiah is one of the most important books of the old testament. How the sovereign lord god prepares his servants isaiah 6. Oswalts twopart study of the book of isaiah for the nicot series, this commentary on chapters 1u39 combines theological acumen, literary sensitivity, philological expertise, and historical knowledge to present a faithful and accurate reading of one of the old testaments most important books. I have reared sons, brought them up, but they have revolted against me. A list of the best commentaries on isaiah ranked by. Isaiah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible.
It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice, even with joy and singing. The ox knows its master, the donkey its owners manger, but israel does. I reared children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against me. The one thing that tells us beyond a doubt that isaiah, the prophet, wrote all of it, is his use of the title holy one of israel. Isaiah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of isaiah lays the foundation for jewish and christian beliefs about jerusalem and the new jerusalem where christ will reign during the millennium a period of 1,000 years after his return. Andrew davis provides theological depth and shows seasoned pastoral care in his commentary on the book of isaiah. Israels ungrateful rebellion and yahwehs gracious invitation isaiah 1. His name, yeshaiah in hebrew, means yahweh is salvation, and his name aptly summarizes the content of his writings. I hope you find the answers you are looking for and more, these files are ed.
Abinadis great doctrinal insights and explanations of the true role of jesus christ are textual proofs that jesus is. Alec motyer it is a one volume commentary that numbers at close to 550 pages. Pulpit commentary comments with other commentaries see also verse by verse commentary on isaiah under construction introduction. The book is a collection of oracles, prophecies, and reports. Book of isaiah overview insight for living ministries. The major concern has been the relationship of the qumran material to the mt. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah and more. It is isaiah who writes in the most detailed manner of the promised messiah. In my opinion, this is the best, most thorough commentary on the book of isaiah calvins commentary is an obvious classic as well. Book of isaiah matthew henry bible commentary complete.
The best commentary on isaiah is totally free right now. Book iii is filled with the prophecies from 705 to 702, a numerous group, called forth from isaiah by the rebellion and political activity in palestine consequent on sargons death and preliminary to sennacheribs arrival. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary. Top 5 commentaries on the book of isaiah ligonier ministries. The prophecy of daniel and my servant the prophets. The masoretic text of the book is by far the superior text type, even though it retains the difficulties and archaisms of the language. To read through the entire book of isaiah, please click through the chapter links below. For our study we will follow the outline provided in commentary on isaiah by j. Proto isaiah chapters 9, deutero isaiah chapters 4055 and trito isaiah chapters 5666. Whoever reads it would see it as one of the new testament books, and its author as an eyewitness to the life of lord christ and his redemptive work, especially the.
The book of isaiah isaiah was called the prophetical evangelist, and his book the gospel of isaiah, or the fifth gospel. Beautifully written commentary that reads like a christian living book while having the depth of a strong exegetical commentary. He unpacks isaiah in such a way as to provide the reader with a full picture of the books historical context, while at the same time exploring the many messianic connections to the new testament, highlighting its christcenteredness. While the book of isaiah provides several historical touch points that anchor the prophet in a particular period of judahs history, the book ranges in its visions from isaiahs own times through to the end of time when god creates new heavens and a new earth is. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Isaiah is also credited with writing a history of the reign of king uzziah. Commentary on the prophecies of isaiah book, 1953 worldcat. Isaiah was married to a prophetess who bore him at least two sons isaiah 7. Abinadis commentary on isaiah religious studies center. He has worked carefully with the text in detail without losing track of the big themes and moves of the book. Commentary on the book of isaiah by matthew henry old.
Dispensational issues neal cushman addendum ortlund also the isaiah commentary in the series preaching the. Isaiah 1 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. A call for faith and the sign of immanuel isaiah 7. God is the author, the cause, the agent, the accomplisher of that salvation.
Analytical translation with comprehensive concordance a beautiful modern english translation with concordance for facilitating word studies. Commentary on isaiah kindle edition by calvin, john. Isaiah is often referred to as the prince of prophets by commentators and biblical scholars because of the powerful way he presents the themes of. This book contains the prophesies of isaiah, the son of amoz, who ministered from about 740 to 680 b. Read isaiah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The discussion of hebrew terms, when cited, is made as clear as possible for an english reader. Whoever reads it would see it as one of the new testament books, and its author as an eyewitness to the life of lord.
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