Structurally, chapters 9 cover the period of isaiah s active ministry, while the remaining chapters of the book 40 66 look deeply into the future for gods people. 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. I have found it to be very useful in my studies of the book. The book of isaiah, chapters 40 66 the new international commentary on the old testament oswalt, john n. Wattss commentary on the second half of isaiah chs. The book is about 150 pages and provides a critical outline of the book. The book of isaiah, chapters 4066 the new international commentary on the old testament oswalt, john n.
The book of isaiah contains 66 chapters divided into 39, and 27 the same way the old and new testament is divided. Book of isaiah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Isaiah 66 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Isaiah 66 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Mar 18, 2011 tritoisaiah chapters 5666, composed probably by multiple authors in jerusalem shortly after the exile there is a different notion of kingship in the different sections while isaiah entertains the idea of a davidic king see, eg, 9. While some may press for added significance to such divisions e. You can break isaiah down into roughly three parts. Isaiah 66 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. After opening with a valuable discussion on the state of isaiah studies today, oswalt provides an insightful versebyverse explanation of isaiah 40 66, giving special attention to the message of the prophet not only for his own time but also for modern readers. Isaiah 66 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. Thus the prophetic word of the lord through isaiah spans uncounted generations. This their hypocrisy is set forth in strong colours, which brings the prophet again to the subject of the former chapter. It warns them of what will happen to them if they continue to oppose god. The earth is his footstool, on which he stands, overruling all the affairs of it according to his will.
Isaiah 66 commentary peter petts commentary on the bible. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. Beauty of soul a standing rebuke in the third chapter of isaiahs prophecy mention is made of the prevailing pride of the daughters of zion, with their tinkling. There were more prophecies of the coming messiah in isaiah than any other book, except psalms.
David guzik commentary on isaiah 66, describes the ultimate victory of god, who will repay his enemies, and comes with fire to deliver jerusalem. Isaiah himself is living during the events of this period. Isaiah 65, as discussed in the commentary for week five, emphasizes divine. Isaiah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. This is the last chapter of the book of isaiahdated between. Isaiah 66 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah 66 and more. For i know their works and their thoughts of idolatry, superstition, and other wickedness. Verses 19,20, set forth the abundance of means for conversion of sinners. The book of isaiah, chapters 40 66 the new international commentary on the old testament.
This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet isaiah, and is one of the book of the prophets. The last three sections of isaiah from chapter 40 to chapter 66, each in their own distinctive way, direct their message to gods people in exile. Happy is the one who does this, whoever holds fast to it. There are technically three separate parts to the book of isaiah. In short, isaiah has 66 chapters because that is the way those in the past divided the book divisions, i might add, that are not inspired or inerrant. This verse was put on the titlepage of early english bibles, claiming the right of all to hear what jehovah hath spoken. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah. Amazing facts 247 television station featuring the best in bible study streamed lived and ondemand. Commentary for isaiah 66 god looks at the heart, and vengeance is threatened for guilt. Isaiah chapters 56 to 66 free bible commentary in easy english. Yeshayahu isaiah chapter 66 tanakh online torah bible.
The chapter alternates between judgment and redemption. 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. This article is excerpted from the jps bible commentary. The vision of isaiah the son of amoz, which he saw concerning judah and jerusalem in the days of uzziah, jotham, ahaz, and hezekiah, kings of judah. Isaiah wants the contrite to fully enjoy their salvation, but the wicked need to be warned. Isaiah dashes the modernists approach of letting bygones be bygones. Isaiah 66 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Gods way of achieving oneness is for each person to be so attuned to god that he is motivated to do everything possible to ensure that the relationship with god or fellow man is not only unbroken, but constantly becoming ever closer. Note the connection of the two books, isaiah the necessary sequel to deuteronomy. Isaiah 40 to 48 free bible commentary in easy english.
The first 39 chapters of the book of isaiah prophesy doom for a sinful judah and for all the nations of the world that oppose god. You can find the best commentary on isaiah for you using the tools on the right side. And at the very time when the judgments denounced in isaiah 66. In a similar vein, chapter 66 closes with the promise of zions vindication and gods defeat of those who rebel. Youngs older threevolume commentary on isaiah in the nicot series, is a model of careful evangelical scholarship. This chapter ends the inspiring trilogy penned by isaiah, all of them dealing with events certain to take place in israel in the days following the death of the great prophet, such as the destruction of their nation, their captivity, and many other events reaching all the way down to the birth of messiah, the establishment of christianity, the call of the gentiles, the second. However, the student will find his own efforts to be the most helpful in understanding the message of this great prophet of god. On each page, you will find a chapter of the book of isaiah that you will be able to read through. Consequently, it is also the key to oneness with our brethren. 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. God looks at the heart, and vengeance is threatened for guilt. The word biblical commentary editors are to be commended in this case in assigning both parts of isaiah to the same commentator.
Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. An outline for the student of isaiah giving the content and structure of chapters 63, 64, 65, and 66, with free access to outlines and studies of all isaiah. As if from hence it is plain, that the prophet is not here reflecting upon idolatrous worship, but formal worship. Isaiah s name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation.
In a similar vein, chapter 66 closes with the promise of zions vindication and gods. Isaiah 65, as discussed in the commentary for week five, emphasizes divine retribution to explain israels suffering, and eschatological hope to spur the people on. Isaiahs final prophecy begins with the assertion, thus saith the lord. Study isaiah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
The book of isaiah consists of two large parts chap. Isaiah 66 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Sabbath school study hour helping you get the most out of your sabbath school quarterly every week. Isaiah chapter 66 explained discover the 66 books of the.
The context this is the last chapter of the book of isaiahdated between 538 and 520 b. Isaiah not only saw this as the will of god, but asserted that god was directing events in order that yahwehs people might be released from exile. In chapters 1 to 39, god warns his people about judgement for sins. Isaiah outline, analysis, and summary chapters 63, 64, 65, 66. The chapters speak of hope in christ the redeemer, the glory of his coming kingdom, and of principles followed by those who hope to enter that new zion penitence, faithfulness, justice, mercy, wisdom, and integrity. Isaiah 66 is the sixtysixth and final chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. The first main part contains the outer and the second the inner history of the people of god. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Isaiah chapter 66 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Next chapter of isaiah the book of isaiah, chapter 66 we hope that you find the content of the book of isaiah, chapter 66 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. Chapters 56 66 are often referred to as trito isaiah. The book of isaiah, chapters 40 66 the new international commentary on the old testament kindle edition by john n. The passage points to the magnitude and immensity of. Here begins a new paragraph of the prophets discourse, containing a description of the sudden and great increase of the christian church, upon gods rejecting the jews, and destroying their temple and worship.
An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the lord. Isaiah 66 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. This closing chapter is the summary of isaiah s prophecies as to the last days, hence the similarity of its sentiments with what went before. The first verse of this chapter is applied by stephen to the dismantling of the temple by the. Chapters 40 66 of the book of the prophet isaiah, addressed to the jews in exile in babylon, belong to a period from about 547 bc when babylonian power was weakening before the might of king cyrus of persia. Overviews and a outline of isaiah incorporates two special charts that give an overview of the book of isaiah redemptive chart and a lightdarkness diagram. But my eyes are drawn to the person of humbled and contrite spirit, who trembles at my word. The abrupt language of this verse marks the suddenness with which god destroys the hostile gentile host outside. Commentaries that specialize on training the teacher.
Keeping the sabbath without profaning it, keeping ones hand from doing any evil. In chapters 40 to 66, god promises comfort to his people. This chapter ends the inspiring trilogy penned by isaiah, all of them dealing. God, therefore, admonishes them, that the most high dwelleth not in temples made with hands.
Book of isaiah explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Chapters 52 66 of isaiah take up the theme of 51, awake. Seeing isaiah as a twopart book chapters 3 and 34 66 with an overarching theme leads to a summary of its contents like the following. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of isaiah in easy english. This longanticipated work completes john oswalts twovolume commentary on the book of isaiah. Here is a list of the main sections in the book of isaiah. Isaiah 66 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The scope of this chapter is much the same as that of the foregoing chapter and many expressions of it are the same. To read through the entire book of isaiah, please click through the chapter links below. Top 5 commentaries on the book of isaiah ligonier ministries. The book opens by setting out the themes of judgment and subsequent restoration for the righteous.
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. Haftarot and is reprinted with permission from the jewish publication society. Isaiah 5666 chapter 56 salvation for the just thus says the lord. This chapter begins the second half of the book of isaiah.
Outline of isaiah chapters 63, 64, 65, 66 simply bible. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of isaiah, chapters 40 66 the new international commentary on the old testament. The context this is the last chapter of the book of isaiah dated between 538 and 520 b. Chapters 1 to 5 isaiah describes the people that live in judah and jerusalem. The completion of john oswalts commentary on isaiah in 1998 was a major blessing to the christian church. This closing chapter is the summary of isaiahs prophecies as to the last days, hence the. Observe what is right, do what is just, for my salvation is about to come, my justice, about to be revealed. Possibly, this chapter is written some time after the 701 b. The book of isaiah, chapters 4066 the new international. Beauty of soul a standing rebuke in the third chapter of isaiah s prophecy mention is made of the prevailing pride of the daughters of zion, with their tinkling. This chapter treats of the same things as the former, the rejection of the unbelieving jews, and the regard had to them that did believe. A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph.
With heaven my throne and earth my footstool, what house could you build me, what place for me to rest, 2 when all these things were made by me and all belong to me. The word know not being in the hebrew, some apply the ellipsis thus. Isaiah 58 to 66 free bible commentary in easy english. The book ends where it began in facing men up to yahweh, and denouncing their formality in religious ritual. Obligations and promises to share in the covenant the foreigner. Proto isaiah chapters 9, deutero isaiah chapters 4055 and trito isaiah chapters 56 66. The humble comforted, the ungodly condemned, at the lords appearing. Isaiah 66 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible.
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