Isaiah 1 to 9 free bible commentary in easy english. Read the book of isaiah from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. The completion of john oswalts commentary on isaiah in 1998 was a major blessing to the christian church. Randall smith that overview each book in the bible. The plain and more accessible writings of nephi, jacob, abinadi, and christ act as keys to illuminate isaiah, and the writings of isaiah in turn act as a key to fully unlock the profound nature of book of mormon prophetic thought. A guide to the exposition of the book of leviticus, creation and blessing. Isaiah was prophet during the reign of 5 kings, most of whom were evil. Isaiah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. You can find the best commentary on isaiah for you using the tools on the right side. The day olivet was split for a description of the book. 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. In the introduction to this work, oswalt considers isaiahs background, unity of composition, date and authorship, canonicity, hebrew text, theology, and problems of interpretation, and he offers a select bibliography for further research. The book of isaiah nicot, 1986, technical pastoral. You will find material here not found in other commentaries presented in a style that anyone interested in scripture can understand.
For a synopsis of my book zechariah and jewish renewal, written by allan ashurst see. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Study guide on the book of isaiah, on line bible commentary for book of isaiah, niv commentary isaiah, free isaiah commentary. It warns them of what will happen to them if they continue to oppose god. 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. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of isaiah in easy english. Even then i was aware that childs had an unique and impressive grasp of the scriptures. This book contains the prophesies of isaiah, the son of amoz, who ministered from about 740 to 680 b. Introduction when you hear the words, old testament prophecy is the first thought that comes to your mind, how boring. The book of isaiah is a marvelous book of prophecy. Isaiah 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The historical notes in the book anchoring the prophet isaiah in the sixth century before christ, begin with his receiving a vision of god.
New international commentary on the old testament nicot john n. 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. Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah 4 vols. 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. After the psalms, isaiah is the old testament book most quoted in the new testament. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading isaiah the niv application commentary. The observations which have led to this are as follows. 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. Dispensational issues neal cushman addendum ortlund also the isaiah commentary in the series preaching the. Isaiah s name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. Isaiah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. 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 isaiah s own times through to the end of time when god creates new heavens and a new earth is.
The great isaiah scroll directory of qumran dead sea scroll. 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. There was, according to these writings, no hope in anything that was. The message of isaiah the book of isaiah is one of the most important books of the old testament. Childs clearly has a marvelous understanding of the book of isaiah, and he has an impressive approach to understanding this great. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. 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. 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. Now, in 2014, i began reading childss magnificent commentary on isaiah, and i am thoroughly impressed, delighted, and pleased. Gileadis translation of the book of isaiah is clear and smooth, allowing the reader to appreciate the power and beauty of isaiah as conveyed in the hebrew originalprofessor herbert m. Oswalt, new international commentary on the old testament nicot, eerdmans, 1986, 759 pp. As we shall see, this chapter is really a summary of the whole book of isaiah.
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. No book of the bible is less susceptible of treatment apart from the history out of which it sprang than the book of isaiah. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah and more. Book of isaiah overview insight for living ministries. Calvin preached and wrote prolifically on the bible. Beautifully written commentary that reads like a christian living book while having the depth of a strong exegetical commentary. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Alec motyer presents a landmark, singlevolume commentary on the prophecy of isaiah. Book of isaiah matthew henry bible commentary complete. Best commentaries and books on isaiah logos bible software.
Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. Drawing on a lifetime of study and teaching the book, j. God is the holy one of israel who must punish his rebellious. While little is known of the personal life of the prophet, he is considered to be one of the greatest of them all. Nyman, great are the words of isaiah 1980, and an indepth study of the book of mormon isaiah passages is found in donald w. While it is widely accepted that the book of isaiah is rooted in a historic prophet called isaiah, who lived in the kingdom of judah during the 8th century bce, it is also widely accepted that this prophet did not write the entire book of isaiah. John oswalt the book of isaiah, chapters 9, the book of isaiah. Study isaiah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. I hope you find the answers you are looking for and more, these files are ed.
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. Isaiah is quoted directly in the new testament over 65 times, far more than any other old testament prophet, and mentioned by name over 20 times. Book of isaiah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Pulpit commentary comments with other commentaries see also verse by verse commentary on isaiah under construction introduction. This was revealed to isaiah in some kind of vision, because this was a word that he saw. Isaiah is a book that unveils the full dimensions of gods judgment and salvation. Moreover, in isaiahs view, the way we work today has value and meaning in the new creation that god promises for his people. Isaiah was married to a prophetess who bore him at least two sons isaiah 7. The message of isaiah the book of isaiah is one of the most. A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph.
Introduction to isaiah bible commentary theology of work. The centerpiece is isaiahs unrivaled chapter 53, portraying christ as the slain lamb of god. Windows on the prophecy of isaiah many examples of analyzing or searching isaiahs words and the tools needed to do ones own investigation for judeochristian readers. Read isaiah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah volume 4 by john calvin.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In all the book of judges there is never once mention of a prophet, only deborah is called a prophetess. The discussion of hebrew terms, when cited, is made as clear as possible for an english reader. 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.
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. Chapters 4066 new international commentary on the old testament, 1986, 1998. Analytical translation with comprehensive concordance a beautiful modern english translation with concordance for facilitating word studies. According to the old tradition, the prophet isaiah was sawn asunder. Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah volume 4. A list of the best commentaries on isaiah ranked by. In the second part of his book he goes on to announce the consecration of israel which he describes in a prophetic vision of enormous importance. Isaiah the niv application commentary kindle edition by. There are 66 chapters in all, and these are usually divided up in three sections.
Sidlow baxter, in exploring the book, quotes archibald mccraig, who writes. The best commentary on isaiah is totally free right now. Isaiah, in my opinion, is the most spiritual of the old testament books. The book derives its title from the author, whose name means yahweh is salvation, and is similar to the names joshua, elisha, and jesus. The word that isaiah the son of amoz saw concerning judah and jerusalem. Isaiah tells us gods good news isaiah the book of isaiah easyenglish bible isaiah declares how gods people should be living isaiah 19 a commentary by norman hillyer gods plans for judah, assyria and egypt isaiah 1020 a commentary by norman hillyer god controls the future isaiah 2 a commentary by norman hillyer. Andrew davis provides theological depth and shows seasoned pastoral care in his commentary on the book of isaiah. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. He has worked carefully with the text in detail without losing track of the big themes and moves of the book.
I wishfully would like to think that shia labeouf delivered these lines after consulting some isaiah commentaries. 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. Isaiah the niv application commentary kindle edition by oswalt, john. I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me. Isaiah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. As is the case with nearly all the books of the prophets, the book of isaiah takes its name from its writer. The book is a collection of oracles, prophecies, and reports.
Dr ross joined the faculty of beeson divinity school in 2002 as beeson professor of old testament and hebrew. Calvins commentaries are, in the words of philip schaff, one of the few exegetical works that have outlived their generation. Isaiahs ministry pushes gods people to lives of holiness, that they may be set apart from the other nations. Study isaiah using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Isaiah overview, 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. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary. Isaiah was charged with proclaiming the downfall of israel and of judah in punishment for the unfaithfulness of the people and their failure to repent. The man, isaiah, was a prophet and preacher at the time he wrote this book. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary theology of. Commentary on isaiah indepth versebyverse study of isaiah. Apocalyptic commentary of the book of isaiah a versebyverse analysis of isaiahs endtime prophecy for judeochristian readers. Gods assessment of israel and judah isaiah the bulk of the book of isaiah consists of the prophet isaiah giving voice to gods assessment of israels failure to live up to the covenant between god and israel. 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.
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