A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. Isaiah 6 records the personal call and commission of isaiah. This chapter should come first in the prophecy logically if not chronologically. They confirm each other, showing the ascension of isaiah is a true document. Constable introduction title the title of this book derives from its writer, the late seventh and early sixthcentury judean prophet jeremiah.
The new testament quotes and applies more scriptures from the book. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah and more. The book of consolation previous isaiah lessons list next almighty father, we thank you for the.
For the unity of the book as a whole, see the structure on p. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. The septuagint, translated about 250 bc, shows no distinction between the two halves of the book. Book of isaiah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of and is available in hardcover format. This introduction is also a motivational attempt to convince isaiahs readers to acknowledge what god says and repent so that their sins can be forgiven gary v. The book of isaiah 3 the book of isaiah the man, the times, and the book isaiah is often referred to as the messianic prophet, because of his many prophecies that were fulfilled in jesus. What beethoven is in the realm of music, what shakespeare is in the. I added commentary notes to chapters 3 and 4 of the ascension of isaiah. Isaiah s name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. Jewish and christian tradition is uniform in attributing this book to isaiah. Intervarsity press, 1993, 46162, for the same idea with variations. Youngs classic 3volume commentary on the book of isaiah allows the prophet to speak for himself as he gives a linebyline exegesis of the prophetic book. Isaiah is quoted directly in the new testament over 65 times, far more than any other old testament.
Anyone who approaches a st udy of this book must do it with fear and trembling. Even then i was aware that childs had an unique and impressive grasp of the scriptures. 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. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. The book of isaiah 3 for a fuller discussion of this structure see john n. The new testament quotes and applies more scriptures from the book of isaiah than any other old testament prophet. The prophecy of daniel and my servant the prophets. The handbook pdf notes is usually included on dvd or cd accompanying its respective commentary or topical study. The book of isaiah isaiah was called the prophetical evangelist, and his book the gospel of isaiah, or the fifth gospel. 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 books chief concern, however, is not with physical origins, but with the relationship god desires to have with. Read and study isaiah, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. The book is a collection of oracles, prophecies, and reports.
However, if you do not have the study or are studying in a group, we also provide this pdf as a separate purchase. The book of isaiah begins with a heading that defines the nature of isaiahs message as a vision concerning judah and jerusalem received during the reigns of four kings of judah. God is the holy one of israel who must punish his rebellious. The first part protoisaiah prophesies death and destruction, but keeps lightening it up with cheery prophecies of a good and holy kingdom at the end of time. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source. Isaiah 36 39 is the historical section, which records the ministry of isaiah during the crisis when the assyrian host encompassed jerusalem. This verse was put on the titlepage of early english bibles, claiming the right of all to hear what jehovah hath spoken. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. The books significance and sheer eloquence simply cannot be overstated. The 8 th century bc prophet isaiah, son of amoz, is named as the inspired writer of the book of isaiah is 1. 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. Seeing isaiah as a twopart book chapters 3 and 3466 with an overarching theme leads to a summary of its contents like the following. With further study, a theory of three writers tritoisaiah emerged because. Although isaiah was not the first prophet his prophecies form the longest and most extensive prophetic book of holy scripture.
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. 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. According to the old tradition, the prophet isaiah was sawn asunder. Note the connection of the two books, isaiah the necessary sequel to deuteronomy. In these commentary notes, you will see many old and new.
Childs clearly has a marvelous understanding of the book of isaiah, and he has an impressive approach to understanding this great. Oswalt, the book of isaiah, chapters 4066, nicot grand rapids. However, the student will find his own efforts to be the most helpful in understanding the message of this great prophet of god. The ancient hebrews called the book by its opening words, in the beginning. Isaiah probably contains the most important and far reaching chapter. Study isaiah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Isaiah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of genesis those who gave the name genesis to the first book of the bible were the translators of the pentateuch. In the hebrew bible the book of isaiah initiates a division called the latter prophets for the former prophets see introduction to joshua. Commentary to book of isaiah free online downloadable pdf. Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah volume 4 by john calvin. Pdf matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible book by. This book contains the prophesies of isaiah, the son of amoz, who ministered from about 740 to 680 b.
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. Isaiah is often referred to as the prince of prophets by commentators and biblical scholars because of the. 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. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1710, and was written by matthew henry. You can break isaiah down into roughly three parts. 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 the prophet isaiah volume 4. The book is about 150 pages and provides a critical outline of the book. The present investigation examines the theme of creation through these three major sections to its climax in the new crea. Now, in 2014, i began reading childss magnificent commentary on isaiah, and i am thoroughly impressed, delighted, and pleased. Sidlow baxter, in exploring the book, quotes archibald mccraig, who writes.
Beautifully written commentary that reads like a christian living book while having the depth of a strong exegetical commentary. In moving beyond the previous fragmentation of the book of isaiah, canon critics now look to themes spanning the three major sections of isaiah 166. Isaiah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. In my opinion, this is the best, most thorough commentary on the book of isaiah calvins commentary is an obvious classic as well. The book occupies the second position in the latter prophets section of the hebrew. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary. Delitzsch a grace notes study was an act of unbelief originating merely in the same confident expectation of help from egypt which had occasioned the destruction of the. Finding doctrine and meaning in book of mormon isaiah. While little is known of the personal life of the prophet, he is considered to be one of the greatest of them all. Free download or read online matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible pdf epub book. I have found it to be very useful in my studies of the book. Isaiah has more to say about the greatness of god ch. This summary of the book of isaiah provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of isaiah.
The heading of the book and at least thirteen other places within the book claim isaiah as the speakerwriter. Sidlow baxter, in exploring the book, introduces his analysis of isaiah with the observation. Isaiah is a book that unveils the full dimensions of gods judgment and salvation. 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. Read isaiah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. At first, critics of the book of isaiah hypothesized that the respective emphases on judgment in chapters 9 and consolation in chapters 40 66 pointed to two separate writers. Beyond these few personal sections, isaiah stands in the. His name, yeshaiah in hebrew, means yahweh is salvation, and his name aptly summarizes the content of his writings. To study the book of isaiah is like tackling the bible as a whole. For about 20 years, he spoke to both the northern kingdom of israel and. 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.
Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Isaiah 1 1 a vision of isaiah, the son of amoz, which he saw concerning judah and jerusalem. 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.
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