The commentary of the book of isaiah

Oswalt, new international commentary on the old testament nicot, eerdmans, 1986, 759 pp. Isaiah was married to a prophetess who bore him at least two sons isaiah 7. Book of isaiah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Isaiah, in my opinion, is the most spiritual of the old testament books. Best commentaries and books on isaiah logos bible software. Pulpit commentary comments with other commentaries see also verse by verse commentary on isaiah under construction introduction. By following closely these commentaries on isaiah by lehi, nephi, jacob, and especially the savior, we learn that next to the message of the atonement of christ, the major message of isaiah and consequently of the book of mormon is the restoration of the house of israel in the last days. Youngs conclusions are theologically conservative, and though he believes isaiah to be a unified, singleauthor book, he respectfully interacts with opposing views. 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.

As is the case with nearly all the books of the prophets, the book of isaiah. While little is known of the personal life of the prophet, he is considered to be one of the greatest of them all. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. I had also wished to append a chapter on commentaries on the book of isaiah. Book of isaiah overview insight for living ministries. Calvins commentaries are, in the words of philip schaff, one of the few exegetical works that have outlived their generation. This apparent contradiction is solved in the person of jesus christ. Many scholars today challenge the claim that isaiah wrote the entire book that bears his name. Most interesting translation of isaiah ive read, and fascinating commentary on the translation. 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. The book of isaiah nicot, 1986, technical pastoral. To begin with there was calvin, and there is calvin, still as valuable as ever for his strong spiritual power, his sanity, his moderation, his sensitiveness to the changes and shades of the prophets meaning. Study isaiah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.

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. You will also find options for commentaries on isaiah that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. Isaiah couched this message in oracles of singular poetic beauty and power, oracles in which surprising shifts in syntax, audacious puns, and double or tripleentendre are a constant feature. In all the book of judges there is never once mention of a prophet, only deborah is called a prophetess. The words king, servant and messiah do not always mean the same people in isaiahs book. His name, yeshaiah in hebrew, means yahweh is salvation, and his name aptly summarizes the content of his writings. Isaiah overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by john calvin, helps you experience his lasting impact on christian theology and thought hi. Isaiah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. Isaiah chapters 16 free bible commentary in easy english. Isaiah the niv application commentary kindle edition by.

Introduction when you hear the words, old testament prophecy is the first thought that comes to your mind, how boring. He came as an expression of your great love for mankind to offer himself as a. 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. 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.

Commentary on isaiah indepth versebyverse study of isaiah. It warns them of what will happen to them if they continue to oppose god. 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 message of isaiah the book of isaiah is one of the most important books of the old testament. It is through his suffering that our iniquities are taken away. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. Overview of isaiah s 66 chapters the need for bible book introductions and individual studies of different bible books goes far beyond acquiring knowledge. The book is a collection of oracles, prophecies, and reports. 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. No scripture has been so nobly served by its commentaries. The great isaiah scroll directory of qumran dead sea scroll.

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. Its layered holistic structures attest to a single author isaiah. 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. For a fuller treatment of the text consider homer haileys a commentary on isaiah with emphasis on the messianic hope religious supply. 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. 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. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of isaiah in easy english. Drawing on a lifetime of study and teaching the book, j. Read the book of isaiah from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Commentary on the book of isaiah by matthew henry old. Isaiah the niv application commentary kindle edition by oswalt, john. The background is given for quicker and proper assimilation of knowledge for the purpose of rightly applying the.

Apocalyptic commentary of the book of isaiah kindle. Historically, isaiah wrote during the period of 4 kings of judah when the assyrian empire was at its height. Study isaiah using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. 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. You will find material here not found in other commentaries presented in a style that anyone interested in scripture can understand. Top 5 commentaries on the book of isaiah ligonier ministries.

The book of isaiah is a marvelous book of prophecy. Youngs classic 3volume commentary engages in a linebyline exegesis of the book of isaiah, setting interpretation firmly in the context of isaiah s archaeological, cultural, and intellectual background. Isaiah 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Book of isaiah matthew henry bible commentary complete.

An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading isaiah the niv application commentary. This book contains the prophesies of isaiah, the son of amoz, who ministered from about 740 to 680 b. The completion of john oswalts commentary on isaiah in 1998 was a major blessing to the christian church. The book is easier to understand if we divide it into main sections.

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. 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. Alec motyer presents a landmark, singlevolume commentary on the prophecy of isaiah. For this reason alone special attention should be paid to this prolific and extremely relevant prophet.

Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Calvin preached and wrote prolifically on the bible. I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me. In a seeming paradox, the book of isaiah also presents the messiah as one who will suffer. Read isaiah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This is a book for our time, a guide for anyone seeking to understand the characters of the major players, and the judgements called down when the laws and covenants of. 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. Isaiah 1 to 9 free bible commentary in easy english. His thoughts on some of the intertextual play within the book are helpful especially regarding deutero and trito isaiah, but, i confess, i expected more from a giant in the field on one of the key books in the ot, coming from one of the major commentary series. The complete book of isaiah is an anthology of poems composed chiefly by the great prophet, but also by disciples, some of whom came many years after isaiah. 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. Dispensational issues neal cushman addendum ortlund also the isaiah commentary in the series preaching the. Literary structures are a way of organizing the content and carry their own message over and above what appears on the surface. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary theology of. The superscription identifies isaiah as the son of amoz and his book as the vision of isaiah. Sidlow baxter, in exploring the book, quotes archibald mccraig, who writes. Isaiah overview john calvins commentaries on the bible.

To read through the entire book of isaiah, please click through the chapter links below. Poetic oracles and historical narratives about the earlier time period in the late 8th century bcthe assyrian crisis during the reigns of ahaz and hezekiah isaiah 1. There are technically three separate parts to the book of isaiah. Isaiahs layered literary structures the book of isaiah. Oswalt presents a detailed, scholarly, evangelical commentary on chapters 9 of isaiah. Renowned hebrew scholar and literary analyst avraham gileadi presents an informed and enlightening interpretation of the most important prophecy in the bible. Oswalts twopart study of the book of isaiah for the nicot series, this commentary on chapters 9 combines theological acumen, literary sensitivity, philological expertise, and historical knowledge to present a faithful and accurate reading of one of. The book derives its title from the author, whose name means yahweh is salvation, and is similar to the names joshua, elisha, and jesus. Protoisaiah chapters 9, deuteroisaiah chapters 4055 and tritoisaiah chapters 5666. Isaiah was prophet during the reign of 5 kings, most of whom were evil.

In any case isaiah had a fairly free entry to the kings court in jerusalem is. 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 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. The book opens by setting out the themes of judgment and subsequent restoration for the righteous.

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 historical notes in the book anchoring the prophet isaiah in the sixth century before christ, begin with his receiving a vision of god. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary produced by tow project according to isaiah 1. Seeing isaiah as a twopart book chapters 3 and 3466 with an overarching theme leads to a summary of its contents like the following. Sidlow baxter, in exploring the book, introduces his analysis of isaiah with the observation. Youngs older threevolume commentary on isaiah in the nicot series, is a model of careful evangelical scholarship. Almighty father, we thank you for the gift of your servant and our savior jesus christ. He emphasizes the grammatical, historical, structural, literary, and theological dimensions of the text and pays particular attention to three central and recurring themes. As is the case with nearly all the books of the prophets, the book of isaiah takes its name from its writer. A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. Best isaiah commentaries updated for 2020 best bible.

The man, isaiah, was a prophet and preacher at the time he wrote this book. Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah 4 vols. 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. Isaiah is also credited with writing a history of the reign of king uzziah. The book of isaiah the 8 th century bc prophet isaiah, son of amoz, is named as the inspired writer of the book of isaiah is 1. Apocalyptic commentary of the book of isaiah avraham gileadi on. Apocalyptic commentary of the book of isaiah and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The discussion of hebrew terms, when cited, is made as clear as possible for an english reader. The book of isaiah, chapters 9 the new international.

Gods prophet of doom and deliverance quality publications. Isaiah, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. The book of isaiah a study guide executable outlines. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah and more. Apocalyptic commentary of the book of isaiah notes on isaiah. Isaiah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Isaiah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. 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. You can find the best commentary on isaiah for you using the tools on the right side. A guide to the exposition of the book of leviticus, creation and blessing. It is semitechnical, so those who are not trained in the biblical languages may find some sections more difficult than others. Analyzing structures reveals the underlying themes and concepts of the book of isaiah. The message of isaiah the book of isaiah is one of the most.

According to the old tradition, the prophet isaiah was sawn asunder. He is the author of introducing biblical hebrew and grammar, holiness to the lord. You wonder what on earth all that ancient stuff has to do with tomorrow mornings news or with the problems youre facing today. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. God is the author, the cause, the agent, the accomplisher of that salvation. Of all the eighth century prophetic books, none matches the sheer scope of the book of isaiah. Study guide on the book of isaiah, on line bible commentary for book of isaiah, niv commentary isaiah, free isaiah commentary. Isaiah is the first of the 17 books of the prophets. No book of the bible is less susceptible of treatment apart from the history out of which it sprang than the book of isaiah. Isaiah chapter 53 vividly describes the messiah suffering for sin. For a synopsis of my book zechariah and jewish renewal, written by allan ashurst see. This was revealed to isaiah in some kind of vision, because this was a word that he saw. New international commentary on the old testament nicot. The book of consolation previous isaiah lessons list next.

Book of isaiah, one of the major prophetical writings of the old testament. The centerpiece is isaiahs unrivaled chapter 53, portraying christ as the slain lamb of god. 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 bible study courses section 1 the book of isaiah this course is designed as an expository study of the book of isaiah, taking the student through the first third of this prophetic book with cross references to other portions of scripture. 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. Nyman, great are the words of isaiah 1980, and an indepth study of the book of mormon isaiah passages is found in donald w. The best commentary on isaiah is totally free right now. The day olivet was split for a description of the book.