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. Sidlow baxter, in exploring the book, quotes archibald mccraig, who writes. This book contains the prophesies of isaiah, the son of amoz, who ministered from about 740 to 680 b.
You wonder what on earth all that ancient stuff has to do with tomorrow mornings news or with the problems youre facing today. Pulpit commentary comments with other commentaries see also verse by verse commentary on isaiah under construction introduction. I wishfully would like to think that shia labeouf delivered these lines after consulting some isaiah commentaries. Isaiah was married to a prophetess who bore him at least two sons isaiah 7. I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. The best commentary on isaiah, hands down, is motyers stand alone volume published by intervarsity press. 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.
For the unity of the book as a whole, see the structure on p. Calvins commentaries are, in the words of philip schaff, one of the few exegetical works that have outlived their generation. Dispensational issues neal cushman addendum ortlund also the isaiah commentary in the series preaching the. Book of isaiah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah 4 vols. 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. Randall smith that overview each book in the bible. Book of isaiah matthew henry bible commentary complete. 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. 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. Even then i was aware that childs had an unique and impressive grasp of the scriptures. It warns them of what will happen to them if they continue to oppose god.
Isaiah the niv application commentary kindle edition by. 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. Introduction when you hear the words, old testament prophecy is the first thought that comes to your mind, how boring. 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. The discussion of hebrew terms, when cited, is made as clear as possible for an english reader. 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.
Isaiah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary. The message of isaiah the book of isaiah is one of the most. 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. There was, according to these writings, no hope in anything that was. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. The book derives its title from the author, whose name means yahweh is salvation, and is similar to the names joshua, elisha, and jesus. You can find the best commentary on isaiah for you using the tools on the right side. There are 66 chapters in all, and these are usually divided up in three sections. The best commentary on isaiah is totally free right now. Isaiah was prophet during the reign of 5 kings, most of whom were evil. 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 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. Andrew davis provides theological depth and shows seasoned pastoral care in his commentary on the book of isaiah. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary theology of. Isaiah, in my opinion, is the most spiritual of the old testament books. The completion of john oswalts commentary on isaiah in 1998 was a major blessing to the christian church. Isaiah 1 to 9 free bible commentary in easy english. The book of isaiah is a marvelous book of prophecy. He has worked carefully with the text in detail without losing track of the big themes and moves of the book. 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.
I hope you find the answers you are looking for and more, these files are ed. 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. Calvin preached and wrote prolifically on the bible. Isaiah the niv application commentary kindle edition by oswalt, john. Study guide on the book of isaiah, on line bible commentary for book of isaiah, niv commentary isaiah, free isaiah commentary. The book is a collection of oracles, prophecies, and reports.
Alec motyer presents a landmark, singlevolume commentary on the prophecy of isaiah. As we shall see, this chapter is really a summary of the whole book of isaiah. Childs clearly has a marvelous understanding of the book of isaiah, and he has an impressive approach to understanding this great. Isaiahs ministry pushes gods people to lives of holiness, that they may be set apart from the other nations.
Now, in 2014, i began reading childss magnificent commentary on isaiah, and i am thoroughly impressed, delighted, and pleased. 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. After the psalms, isaiah is the old testament book most quoted in the new testament. His commentaries display a rare combination of exegetical insight, pastoral concern, and theological depth which have inspired generations of christians. As is the case with nearly all the books of the prophets, the book of isaiah takes its name from its writer. For a synopsis of my book zechariah and jewish renewal, written by allan ashurst see. Isaiah s name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation.
Isaiah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. 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 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. God is the holy one of israel who must punish his rebellious. Commentary on isaiah indepth versebyverse study of isaiah. New international commentary on the old testament nicot john n. You will find material here not found in other commentaries presented in a style that anyone interested in scripture can understand. 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.
The book of isaiah nicot, 1986, technical pastoral. In all the book of judges there is never once mention of a prophet, only deborah is called a prophetess. This was revealed to isaiah in some kind of vision, because this was a word that he saw. He is the author of introducing biblical hebrew and grammar, holiness to the lord. Isaiah is a book that unveils the full dimensions of gods judgment and salvation. 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. The day olivet was split for a description of the book. Nyman, great are the words of isaiah 1980, and an indepth study of the book of mormon isaiah passages is found in donald w. Study isaiah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The centerpiece is isaiahs unrivaled chapter 53, portraying christ as the slain lamb of god. Moreover, in isaiahs view, the way we work today has value and meaning in the new creation that god promises for his people.
Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. The historical notes in the book anchoring the prophet isaiah in the sixth century before christ, begin with his receiving a vision of god. Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah volume 4 by john calvin. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah and more. 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. 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. 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.
Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah volume 4. John oswalt the book of isaiah, chapters 9, the book of isaiah. Isaiah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Study isaiah using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. A list of the best commentaries on isaiah ranked by. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. Best commentaries and books on isaiah logos bible software. Isaiah 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
A guide to the exposition of the book of leviticus, creation and blessing. Drawing on a lifetime of study and teaching the book, j. The word that isaiah the son of amoz saw concerning judah and jerusalem. Read isaiah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Beautifully written commentary that reads like a christian living book while having the depth of a strong exegetical commentary. 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. Top 5 commentaries on the book of isaiah ligonier ministries. Oswalt, new international commentary on the old testament nicot, eerdmans, 1986, 759 pp. The observations which have led to this are as follows. The great isaiah scroll directory of qumran dead sea scroll. While little is known of the personal life of the prophet, he is considered to be one of the greatest of them all.
A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of isaiah in easy english. No book of the bible is less susceptible of treatment apart from the history out of which it sprang than the book of isaiah. New international commentary on the old testament nicot. Book of isaiah overview insight for living ministries. 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. Dr ross joined the faculty of beeson divinity school in 2002 as beeson professor of old testament and hebrew. The man, isaiah, was a prophet and preacher at the time he wrote this book. A complete identification of all chapters and verses of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon along with an analysis of each verse is found in monte s. 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. Read the book of isaiah from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Introduction to isaiah bible commentary theology of work. Isaiah the niv application commentary kindle edition.
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