It is a natural symbol of the active energy of jehovah, and is analogous to the other symbol of the face of jehovah, which is also found in this book, in so far as it emphasises the notion of power in manifestation, though the face has a wider range and may. Study isaiah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Book of isaiah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Isaiah 53 the forbidden chapter one for israel ministry. The speaker, according to horsley, personates the repenting jews in the latter ages of the world coming over to the faith of the redeemer. This book contains the prophesies of isaiah, the son of amoz, who ministered from about 740 to 680 b. Isaiah 53, then, is in reality no proof at all, but rather a contrived confirmation for someone who has already chosen christianity. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. It is a natural symbol of the active energy of jehovah, and is analogous to the other symbol of the face of jehovah, which is also found in this book, in so far as it emphasises the notion of power in manifestation, though the face has a wider range and may be. It warns them of what will happen to them if they continue to oppose god. Yet, when we interpret this passage we need to be careful precisely because we are so familiar with it. Early in the book of isaiah, god predicts the long and difficult exile of the jewish people. As we come to consider the verses before us, we must go back to chapter 52 to begin. Isaiah 53 commentary james burton coffman commentaries.
The centerpiece is isaiahs unrivaled chapter 53, portraying christ as the slain lamb of god. E download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet isaiah, and is one of the neviim. For our iniquities for the guilt of their sins, which he had voluntarily taken upon himself, and for the expiation of their sins, which was hereby purchased. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah 53 and more. Apr 16, 2012 the interactive transcript could not be loaded. Hes often called the gospel prophet because hes quoted in the new. Isaiah 53 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. This is one of the most well known passages in the entire old testament. Isaiah 53 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. The gospel according to isaiah 53 writes that in informal surveys among.
David guzik commentary on isaiah 53 describes the atoning suffering and the. For about 20 years, he spoke to both the northern kingdom of israel and the southern kingdom of judah. Read isaiah 53 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Wounded which word comprehends all his pains and punishments. 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. Chapters 4253 of the book of isaiah contain four servant songs. This commentary echoes the prophecy recorded in psalm 22 see psalm 22 commentary.
This page provides an outline of isaiah chapters 52, 53, 54, and 55. Chapters 4055 are known as deuteroisaiah and date from the time of the israelites exile in babylon. John macarthur on isaiah 53 april 16, 2012 the daily hatch. Isaiah 53 commentary, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. The servant embodied the exiles hope that, though they are. Isaiah 53 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. To whose generation was isaiah referring when he asked, who will declare his generation. Isaiah 53 is the fiftythird chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Were these terms, this generation and his generation limited to the time and place of jesus. An exposition of isaiah chapter 53 biblical theology. May 23, 2016 commentary on isaiah 5253 the suffering servant may 23, 2016 bill pratt leave a comment isaiah 52. Moody bible commentary the jewish interpretation of this song is significant.
Rating is available when the video has been rented. He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. 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. Study isaiah 53 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Some of the commentaries below have jettisoned a literal approach to the interpretation of scripture and have replaced israel with the church, effectively taking gods promises. Isaiah 53 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. But to this day few discern, or will acknowledge, that divine power which goes with the word. Isaiah 53 versebyverse commentary and bible study of isaiah chapter 53.
Now lets go to chapter 53 for a moment, with just that kind of. Isaiah 53 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Isaiah 53 does this old testament passage refer to jesus christ and his death on. In the last four chapters of his book, isaiah makes a prayer to god, and god replies. Apr 20, 2017 this idea of vicarious atonement is fully developed in the figure of the suffering servant in isaiah 53, who takes the guilt of many upon himself and thereby makes them just 53. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. Isaiah 53 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. In this section when mention is made of isaiah 53, the reader should understand that this includes isaiah 52. The servant of the lord verse commentary on isaiah 52. As noted the chapter breaks are not inspired and this is clearly a poor chapter break. Bible commentary on the book of isaiah, chapter 53, by dr. What the verse teaches is that the people could not be healed by their own suffering. These two scriptures verses 3 and 8 prompt some additional questions and points to ponder. Isaiah 53 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
This bible commentary is indepth but uses plain english that everyone can. David guzik commentary on isaiah 53 describes the atoning suffering and the victory of the messiah, who will bear the sin of the world. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. John macarthur on isaiah 53 april 16, 2012 the astonishing servant of jehovah isaiah 53 john macarthur. No entry exists in forerunner commentary for isaiah 53. In fact, the book of isaiah has been called the gospel of isaiah.
A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. The servant is gods agent to do gods work in the world. Who hath believed our report, that of isaiah and the other prophets, as to messiah. According to his prophecy in chapter 53 the leaders of israel. The designation servant is attributed to israel several times in the book isaiah 41. To miss the fact that jesus christ is the central figure in this passage is to stumble in unbelief over the cornerstone and foundation of all the gospel. We should not be surprised at this title assigned to the holy messiah in the sacred scriptures, because there is a magnificent profusion of names and titles bestowed upon the son of god by the inspired writers of the bible. Second and consistent with all jewish teaching at the time, jesus own disciples didnt view isaiah 53 as a messianic prophecy. This chapter is so replenished with the unsearchable riches of christ that it may be called rather the gospel of the evangelist isaiah than the prophecy of the. Commentary on isaiah 5253 the suffering servant tough.
What john chapter 3 is to the gospel of john, isaiah chapter 53 is to the book of isaiah. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox. Isaiah, in my opinion, is the most spiritual of the old testament books. Martin luther said that every christian ought to be able to repeat it by heart. A devotional commentary on isaiah 53 kindle edition by cross, timothy j. Chapter 53 occurs in the midst of isaiahs messages of consolation, which tell of the restoration of israel to prominence as gods chosen people. Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the lord been revealed. The complete outline of isaiah is spread over several lessons. The key to understanding this chapter lies in correctly identifying who is. Isaiah 53 is a prophetic commentary on how jesus engineers his own death on the cross to pay the death penalty due for our sins.
Isaiah 53 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and. Commentary on isaiah 5253 the suffering servant may 23, 2016 bill pratt leave a comment. Oswalt, new international commentary on the old testament nicot, eerdmans, 1986, 759 pp. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god.
Yet our people believed that he was thus punished by the just judgment of god. Isaiah outline, analysis, and summary chapters 52, 53. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground.
Isaiah 53 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Isaiah 53 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. Isaiah 53 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the gospel according to isaiah. However, primarily, it is the abrupt exclamation of the prophet. In the second isaiah there are numerous references to the arm of the lord. Isaiah 53 the two great things which the spirit of christ in the oldtestament prophets testified beforehand were the sufferings of christ and the glory that should follow, 1 pt. The astonishing servant of jehovah isaiah 53 youtube. We cannot believe that the physical unattractiveness or ugliness of the son of god are meant by the lack of beauty or comeliness on his part. This idea of vicarious atonement is fully developed in the figure of the suffering servant in isaiah 53, who takes the guilt of many upon himself and thereby makes them just 53.
Isaiah 53 niv who has believed our message and to bible. The man, isaiah, was a prophet and preacher at the time he wrote this book. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him. Isaiah was prophet during the reign of 5 kings, most of whom were evil. Winterstein written as a conference paper in 1969 in his commentary on jesaias zwei august pieper outlined the last 21 chapters of the book of isaiah into 3 chief parts, each of which consists of 9 chapters. But to this day few discern, or will acknowledge, that. Isaiah 53 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Best commentaries and books on isaiah logos bible software. He becomes then the theme of this final section of the book of isaiah. Philips, machzor leyom kippurprayer book for the day of.
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