Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. The book of isaiah lays the foundation for jewish and christian beliefs about jerusalem and the new jerusalem where christ will reign during the millennium a period of 1,000 years after his return. Israels ungrateful rebellion and yahwehs gracious invitation isaiah 1. Isaiah is also credited with writing a history of the reign of king uzziah. Read isaiah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. The prophet isaiah was primarily called to prophesy to the kingdom of judah. Alec motyer, in the series of tyndale old testament commentaries. Protoisaiah chapters 9, deuteroisaiah chapters 4055 and tritoisaiah chapters 5666. It occurs 12 times in the first 39 chapters and 14 times in chapters 40 through 66.
Salkin jewish publication society 2018 trade paperback. Isaiah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice, even with joy and singing. Dispensational issues neal cushman addendum ortlund also the isaiah commentary in the series preaching the. He has worked carefully with the text in detail without losing track of the big themes and moves of the book. Isaiah 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Motyer offers a very good introduction to the book especially dealing with the controversial authorship of the prophecy. The ox knows its master, the donkey its owners manger, but israel does. Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah 4 vols. Although isaiah was not the first prophet his prophecies form the longest and most extensive prophetic book of holy scripture. To read through the entire book of isaiah, please click through the chapter links below.
Analytical translation with comprehensive concordance a beautiful modern english translation with concordance for facilitating word studies. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The book of isaiah is one of the most important books of the old testament. The book of isaiah isaiah was called the prophetical evangelist, and his book the gospel of isaiah, or the fifth gospel. The discussion of hebrew terms, when cited, is made as clear as possible for an english reader. Proto isaiah chapters 9, deutero isaiah chapters 4055 and trito isaiah chapters 5666. This book contains the prophesies of isaiah, the son of amoz, who ministered from about 740 to 680 b. Study isaiah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. It differs from earlier commentaries by providing not only introductory and summarizing remarks but also the most specific scriptural intertextual commentary on. Book of isaiah overview insight for living ministries. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah and more. 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.
There are also examples of visions in the usual sense, as in isa. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. There are technically three separate parts to the book of isaiah. It is isaiah who writes in the most detailed manner of the promised messiah. Commentary on the prophecies of isaiah book, 1953 worldcat. Many scholars today challenge the claim that isaiah wrote the entire book that bears his name.
Isaiah overview james burton coffman commentaries on 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. Isaiah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. F2 actually, much of the book of isaiah was communicated to the prophet in a manner unknown to us, as the author of hebrews put it, by various manners and various portions heb. 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. Abinadis great doctrinal insights and explanations of the true role of jesus christ are textual proofs that jesus is the christ, the eternal god book of mormon, title page. Salvation apart from god is unthinkable in salvation we are delivered from the guilt. Book iii is filled with the prophecies from 705 to 702, a numerous group, called forth from isaiah by the rebellion and political activity in palestine consequent on sargons death and preliminary to sennacheribs arrival. Calvin preached and wrote prolifically on the bible. Apocalyptic commentary of the book of isaiah a versebyverse analysis of isaiahs endtime prophecy for judeochristian readers. Andrew davis provides theological depth and shows seasoned pastoral care in his commentary on the book of isaiah. I have reared sons, brought them up, but they have revolted against me. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of isaiah in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork.
You will find material here not found in other commentaries presented in a style that anyone interested in scripture can understand. The jps bnai mitzvah torah commentary rabbi jeffrey k. Calvins commentaries are, in the words of philip schaff, one of the few exegetical works that have outlived their generation. 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.
How can anyone deny the lord jesus after reading this. A list of the best commentaries on isaiah ranked by. Randall smith that overview each book in the bible. Book of isaiah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Commentary on the book of isaiah by matthew henry old. Alec motyer it is a one volume commentary that numbers at close to 550 pages. The masoretic text of the book is by far the superior text type, even though it retains the difficulties and archaisms of the language. The book is a collection of oracles, prophecies, and reports. Commentary on isaiah kindle edition by calvin, john. In any case isaiah had a fairly free entry to the kings court in jerusalem is.
The book of isaiah contains 66 chapters divided into 39, and 27 the same way the old and new testament is divided. The book of isaiah is a marvelous book of prophecy. His name, yeshaiah in hebrew, means yahweh is salvation, and his name aptly summarizes the content of his writings. Motyer divides the book and renders isaiah 7 as the book of the. Book of isaiah matthew henry bible commentary complete. Top 5 commentaries on the book of isaiah ligonier ministries. The major concern has been the relationship of the qumran material to the mt. God is the author, the cause, the agent, the accomplisher of that salvation. The book is easier to understand if we divide it into main sections. His commentaries display a rare combination of exegetical insight, pastoral concern, and theological depth which have inspired generations of christians. Whoever reads it would see it as one of the new testament books, and its author as an eyewitness to the life of lord.
For our study we will follow the outline provided in commentary on isaiah by j. 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. Abinadis commentary on isaiah religious studies center. In my opinion, this is the best, most thorough commentary on the book of isaiah calvins commentary is an obvious classic as well. I hope you find the answers you are looking for and more, these files are ed. Book iv contains the prophecies which refer to sennacheribs actual invasion of judah and siege of jerusalem, in 701. Abinadis great doctrinal insights and explanations of the true role of jesus christ are textual proofs that jesus is. On each page, you will find a chapter of the book of isaiah that you will be able to read through. Isaiah is often referred to as the prince of prophets by commentators and biblical scholars because of the powerful way he presents the themes of.
The best commentary on isaiah is totally free right now. The wilderness and the wasteland shall be glad for them, and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose. 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 words king, servant and messiah do not always mean the same people in isaiahs book. You can find the best commentary on isaiah for you using the tools on the right side. For about 20 years, he spoke to both the northern kingdom of israel and the southern kingdom of judah.
It differs from earlier commentaries by providing not only introductory and summarizing remarks but also the most specific scriptural intertextual commentary on the matter. Beautifully written commentary that reads like a christian living book while having the depth of a strong exegetical commentary. 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. Judah was going through times of revival and times of rebellion. 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. While little is known of the personal life of the prophet, he is considered to be one of the greatest of them all. 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. The commentary in 2 nephi 26 and 27 is the most helpful explanation we have of isaiah 29 in the book of mormon. Abinadis great doctrinal insights and explanations of the true role of jesus christ are textual proofs that jesus is the christ, the eternal god bofm title page.
The strongest argument for the unity of isaiah is the expression the holy one of israel, a title for god that occurs 12 times in chs. 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. 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. How the sovereign lord god prepares his servants isaiah 6. Isaiah was married to a prophetess who bore him at least two sons isaiah 7. The vision concerning judah and jerusalem that isaiah son of amoz saw during the reigns of uzziah, jotham, ahaz and hezekiah, kings of judah. When studying isaiah, i would advise you also look at alec motyer commentary too, read the passage carefully and work out which commentary you think is heading in the right direction, especially with chapters 40 on. We hope this page helps you find the best commentary on 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 book of isaiah was written between 739 and 681 b. The prophecy of daniel and my servant the prophets. Oswalts twopart study of the book of isaiah for the nicot series, this commentary on chapters 1u39 combines theological acumen, literary sensitivity, philological expertise, and historical knowledge to present a faithful and accurate reading of one of the old testaments most important books. Study isaiah using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary.
The one thing that tells us beyond a doubt that isaiah, the prophet, wrote all of it, is his use of the title holy one of israel. The 8 th century bc prophet isaiah, son of amoz, is named as the inspired writer of the book of isaiah. Isaiah chapters 16 free bible commentary in easy english. I reared children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against me. Isaiah 1 niv the vision concerning judah and bible gateway. Pulpit commentary comments with other commentaries see also verse by verse commentary on isaiah under construction introduction. The book of isaiah, chapters 9 the new international.
As is the case with nearly all the books of the prophets, the book of isaiah takes its name from its writer. Abinadis commentary on isaiah 53, although sometimes confusing to church members, amplifies the beautiful message of isaiah. 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 call for faith and the sign of immanuel isaiah 7.