This book contains the prophesies of isaiah, the son of amoz, who ministered from about 740 to 680 b. The holy bible book 23 isaiah kjv dramatized audio. In a seeming paradox, the book of isaiah also presents the messiah as one who will suffer. While doing this he points out that three attributes of yahweh come into distinctive. His massive threevolume commentary on isaiah is something of a modern classic among reformed students of scripture. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Bible roman empire map large map of the roman empire in the early first century click around on the places. Beautifully written commentary that reads like a christian living book while having the depth of a strong exegetical commentary. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching.
Because of this, it would be very difficult to try and change them. 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 justice and redemption. Read the book of isaiah from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary theology of. The vision of isaiah the son of amoz, which he saw concerning. In the hebrew bible the book of isaiah initiates a division called the latter prophets for the former prophets see introduction to joshua. The babylonians learn about ancient babylon and the people who. The message of isaiah the book of isaiah is one of the most. 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. Isaiah verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry.
Isaiah 1 to 9 free bible commentary in easy english. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of. In all the book of judges there is never once mention of a prophet, only deborah is called a prophetess. Study isaiah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Then see book offers moellerhaus books and commentaries.
The book is a collection of oracles, prophecies, and reports. He has worked carefully with the text in detail without losing track of the big themes and moves of the book. Book of isaiah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. 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. The book of isaiah depicts for its readers what happens when isaiah volunteers to become yahwehs goferwhen he acts and speaks on yahwehs behalf with yahwehs authority. In this careful and insightful commentary on isaiah, goldingay unfolds the voices and messages of those prophetic actions and experiences. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading isaiah understanding the bible commentary series. And the author, isaiah, who is called the prince of prophets, shines above all the other writers and prophets of scripture. 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. At various times, he had the unenviable tasks of challenging the religious hypocrisy, economic dishonesty and oppressive practices of judahs leaders and those who followed them.
Yeshayahus prophecies are recorded in both prose and poetry, and his imagery is considered among the most beautiful in the bible. The messiahs kingdom on earth isaiah chapters 6566 is the goal toward which all of the book of isaiah points. The book of isaiah an expositional commentary on dvd with cdrom. Title and theological theme, including also jeremiah, ezekiel and the twelve minor prophets so called because of their small size by comparison with the major prophetic books of isaiah, jeremiah and ezekiel, and not at all suggesting that they are of minor importance. Likewise the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants quote from isaiah more than from any other prophet. For about 20 years, he spoke to both the northern kingdom of israel and the southern kingdom of judah. Isaiah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Plus, its full of strange symbols like the sprout that grows out of the root of jesse. Home home online bible study for isaiah 1 online bible study for isaiah 2 online bible study for isaiah 34 online bible study for isaiah 5 online bible study for isaiah 6 online bible study for isaiah 78 online bible study for isaiah 912. 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. Commentary on the book of isaiah by matthew henry old.
Alfred martins commentary unlocks so much of the mystery and confusion many feel when reading the old testament 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. 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. Sefer yeshayahu, the book of isaiah, is the first and the longest of the books of the latter prophets. Isaiah is considered one of the literary gems of the ancient world. 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. Resources in bible and ancient history classical history and classical christian literature. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. Used by workplace christians, pastors and scholars. An overview of the book of jeremiah bible commentary. Isaiah is the most quoted of all the prophets, being more frequently quoted by jesus, paul, peter, and john in his revelation than any other old testament prophet. Constable, provide commentary on all 66 books of the bible and contain over 12,000 pages of material in pdf format. You can find the best commentary on isaiah for you using the tools on the right side. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of isaiah in easy english.
In sheer size, isaiah second only to the book of psalms length and in the number of chapters. Isaiah continues hezekiahs story in chapters 3839, a story of the kings deathly illness and gods willingness to extend his life an additional fifteen years. Read isaiah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific author. 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 8 th century bc prophet isaiah, son of amoz, is named as the inspired writer of the book of isaiah. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah and more.
Isaiah everymans bible commentary resourcing the church. It warns them of what will happen to them if they continue to oppose god. This is the holy book of isaiah, known as the book of the prophet isaiah. The message of isaiah the book of isaiah is one of the most important books of the old testament. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. He is the author of introducing biblical hebrew and grammar, holiness to the lord. In a book like isaiah, historical events are presented out of order and right next to future prophecies without obvious distinctions between the two. What beethoven is in the realm of music, what shakespeare is in the realm of literature, what spurgeon was among the victorian preachers, that is isaiah among the prophets. Isaiah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Although isaiah was not the first prophet his prophecies form the longest and most extensive prophetic book of holy scripture. But along with warnings against israels sin and rebellious ways came a message of hope in a new depth that would carry on for centuries after isaiahs passing. The book of jeremiah reflects the everworsening situation jeremiah encountered. Like elijah, jeremiah, and the other prophets, isaiah was called by god to deliver his messages to israel for its welfare in the book of isaiah.
Sidlow baxter, in exploring the book, introduces his analysis of isaiah with the observation. The life for today commentary notes on this web site are taken from the printed life for today study bible series. It is during the reign of the messiah that gods righteousness will be fully revealed to the world. Isaiah overview matthew henrys complete commentary on. By providing a backdrop of israels spiritual condition and the themes of isaiah, this commentary makes an otherwise daunting book appear incredibly reasonable. Dr ross joined the faculty of beeson divinity school in 2002 as beeson professor of old testament and hebrew. 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 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. 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 name isaiah means the salvation of the lord or the lord is salvation. Isaiah overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible.
Isaiah is the first book containing the writings of the prophets of the bible. Isaiah is the source of nearly a quarter of the old testament quotations and allusions cited in the new testament, more than any other bible book even squeaking past the psalms. Young was one of the founding faculty at westminster theological seminary and taught old testament there for many years. His name, yeshaiah in hebrew, means yahweh is salvation, and his name aptly summarizes the content of his writings. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Explore free resources providing a biblical perspective on faith and work. It occurs 12 times in the first 39 chapters and 14 times in chapters 40 through 66. In each of these historical touch points, the prophet isaiah is directly involved with the kings in speaking gods words to them. We have provided this method as a convenience to our users. Pulpit commentary comments with other commentaries see also verse by verse commentary on isaiah under construction introduction. Isaiah understanding the bible commentary series kindle edition by goldingay, john, hubbard, robert, johnston, robert. Young the book of isaiah new international commentary on the old testament, 1965, 1969, 1972.
The tabernacle of ancient israel brief overview of the tabernacle of moses in the wilderness and the ark of the covenant. Commentary on isaiah indepth versebyverse study of isaiah. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10. The system of numbering notes was designed for the printed book and is used throughout the text to refer to other notes. Study guide on the book of isaiah, on line bible commentary for book of isaiah, niv commentary isaiah, free isaiah commentary. Isaiah easyenglish documents easyenglish bible with. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary.
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