These are all of the chapters of the book of isaiah. All day long i have held out my hands to an obstinate people, who walk in ways not good, pursuing their own imaginations a people who continually provoke me to my very face, offering sacrifices. In the context of egypt and the field of zoan in psalm chapter seventyeight, we find another verse that speaks of something that happened there. Chapters 5666 are often referred to as trito isaiah.
The spirit of the lord god is upon me, because the lord has anointed and qualified me to preach the gospel of good tidings to the meek, the poor, and afflicted. The phrase in the book of judges that characterized the wickedness of that age. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of isaiah in the bible new international version. I will destine you for the sword, and all of you will fall in the. 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. 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. We are now drawing towards the conclusion of this evangelical prophecy, the last two chapters of which direct us to look as far forward as the new heavens and the new earth, the new. Oct 30, 2007 in the context of egypt and the field of zoan in psalm chapter seventyeight, we find another verse that speaks of something that happened there. Chapters 5666 are often referred to as tritoisaiah. Read isaiah 65 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
The book of isaiah takes us from the judgement of gods sinful people, through the millennial reign of christ and into the creation of a new heaven and a new earth. I shall not be silent until i have repaid them, repaid them in full. These chapters constitute an optimistic, joyful unit. You will leave your name for a curse to my chosen ones, and the lord god will slay you but my servants will be called by another name. He lived in jerusalem and the prophecies god gave him were directed toward israel, judah and other nations. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet isaiah, and is one of the books of the prophets. The jews have been kept a distinct people, that all may witness the fulfilment of ancient prophecies and promises. Isaiah verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry. Isaiah the prophet predicted the time of peace when people will beat swords into plowshares. The mountains and the hills will break forth into shouts of joy before you,and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Isaiah 65 is the sixtyfifth chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. I said, here i am, here i am, to a nation that b was not called by my name. Verse 12 announces that such who do these are destined for the sword.
Isaiah 65 1 i revealed myself to those who did not ask for me. I am found of them that sought me not refers to the unconditional election of the gentiles as the bulk of the new testament church of god. Home versebyverse bible commentary isaiah chapter 65. Isaiah 65 1 i am sought of them that asked not for me. Psalm 65 king james version kjv 65 praise waiteth for thee, o god, in sion. But did evil before mine eyes see the notes at isaiah 65. The same phrase occurs, however, as connected with the exiles in psalm 7. 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.
It describes god denunciation of israel for her sin and his judgement of the surrounding, godless nations. Vows to you shall be fulfilled, 2 for you answer prayer. He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, wrath, and indignation, and trouble, by sending evil angels among them. Psalm 65 kjv praise waiteth for thee, o god, in bible. Bible roman empire map large map of the roman empire in the early first century click around on the places. I will destine you for the sword, and all of you will bow down to the slaughter.
We are now drawing towards the conclusion of this evangelical prophecy, the last two chapters of which direct us to look as far forward as the new heavens and the new earth, the new world which the gospel dispensation should bring in, and the separation that should by it be made between the precious and the vile. Therefore will i number you to the sword, and ye shall all bow down to the slaughter. I showed myself to those who were not asking for me. This idea is repeated in several different places in scripture.
All day long i opened my arms to them, but they were disobedient and rebellious. Im here, ready to be foundby those who havent bothered to l. Judgments and promises 2 all day long i have held out my hands to an obstinate people who walk in the wrong path, who follow their own imaginations, 3 to a people who continually provoke me to my face, sacrificing in the gardens and burning incense on altars of brick, 4 sitting among the graves, spending nights in secret places, eating the meat of pigs and polluted broth from their bowls. The people who bothered to reach out to god7ive made myself availableto those who havent bothered to ask. You can break isaiah down into roughly three parts. The context these three chapters promise great things to the people of jerusalem and record the rejoicing that they will experience upon the fulfillment of those promises. He has sent me to bind up and heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the physical and spiritual captives and the opening of the prison and of the eyes to those who are bound, rom.
The lord will judge rebellious people who turn aside to false gods 65. Although you were angry with me,your anger has turned away and you have comforted m. Isaiah bible book with full chapters new international. All day long i have held out my hands to an obstinate people, who walk in ways.
Thus, it would be hard to date this chapter without recourse to ones presuppositions about the book itself. Isaiah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Verse 11 is said to refer to the temple, and the conclusion is that it must be the temple rebuilt. All humanity must come to you 3 with its sinful deeds. The babylonians learn about ancient babylon and the people who. The glorious state described in this chapter is picked up by john in the book of revelation in his description of the world to come. Isaiah 65 niv bible i revealed myself to those who did. The history of rome brief overview of roman history from her dawn to the first punic war. I will not keep silence, but will recompense, even recompense into their bosom, ver. Isaiah 65 niv judgment and salvation i revealed bible gateway.
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. Pastor, isreal owolabi ogbara on isaiah 65 the love of god for his obedience children from verse 21 25 is enormous the verses is an assurance and warranty for those who diligently seek the lord. God is a forgiving god and he deserves all praise, glory and honor due him. Although isaiah was not the first prophet his prophecies form the longest and most extensive prophetic book of holy scripture. Versus 56 is telling us to sing unto the lord for he has done excellent things, he brought his people out of bondage and into the new world. Isaiah 64 is the sixtyfourth chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible.
Isaiah 65, new living translation nlt the bible app. Isaiah 58 to 66 free bible commentary in easy english. Read isaiah 65 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. It describes god denunciation of israel for her sin and his judgement of. Psalm 65 kjv praise waiteth for thee, o god, in bible gateway. Such words are like stifling smoke to me, an everburning fire. Isaiah 65 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Verse click for chapter new international version i will destine you for the sword, and all of you will fall in the slaughter.
I have raised him up in righteousness, and i will direct all his ways. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of isaiah in easy english. Please check the reference to make sure it is correct. Isaiah 65 and 66 are the last two chapters in the book of isaiah. Isaiah is widely regarded as one of the greatest prophets of the bible. This chapter contains a prayer for help in a format which t. Isaiah 65 niv bible i revealed myself to those who. I said, behold me, behold me, unto a nation that was not called by my name. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah 65 and more. Proclaim his deeds to the people, declare his name sublime. David guzik commentary on isaiah 65, where the lord answers the prayer of the remnant. This chapter refers to the vocation of the gentiles. Judgment and salvation i revealed myself to those who did not ask for me.
I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have i commanded. In response to the prayer of the previous chapter, god speaks to the gentiles who have come to trust in him. I shall have faith and not be afraid, for yahweh is my strength and my song, he has been my salvation. 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. I praise you, yahweh, you have been angry with me but your anger is now appeased and you have comforted me. To a nation that did not call on my name, i said, here am i, here am i. Isaiah 65 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
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