Commentary on the book of isaiah chapter 60

Isaiah 60 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. In sheer size, isaiah second only to the book of psalms length and in the number of chapters. Bible roman empire map large map of the roman empire in the early first century click around on the places. Commentary for isaiah 60 the glories of the church of god, when the fulness of the gentiles shall come in. Chapter 60 the glory of the reign of peace chapter 61 the messiah and his people chapter 62. Isaiah 60 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Thy walls shall be means of safety, thy gates shall be written upon with praises to god. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth,and deep darkness the people. Isaiah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Read and study isaiah 60 with the versebyverse bible commentary.

And if gods glory is seen upon us to our honour, we ought, not only with our lips, but in our lives, to return its praise. 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. Isaiah verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry. See, darkness covers the earthand thick darkness is over the peoples,but the lord rises upon. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Amazing facts 247 television station featuring the best in bible study streamed lived and ondemand. Book of isaiah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. The subject is the very flourishing condition of the church of jesus christ at that period of the gospel dispensation when. The community of returned exiles struggled to believe that god was still working in their midst see where is god. Isaiah 1 to 9 free bible commentary in easy english.

This whole chapter is all to the same purport, all in the same strain. This chapter begins a discussion of the glorious state of the new israel, that is, the church of jesus christ, during 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. Read isaiah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The book of isaiah is mentioned around 60 times in the nt. You can break isaiah down into roughly three parts. Because of these and numerous other christological texts in isaiah, the book stands as a testament of hope in the lord, the one who saves his people from themselves. To gain a fuller appreciation for what this text hopes for and how it imagines zions future, one must move beyond the boundaries established by the lectionary isaiah 60. Isaiah outline, analysis, and summary chapters 60, 61, 62. The glorious prospect displayed in this chapter seems to have elevated the prophet even above his usual majesty.

This book contains the prophesies of isaiah, the son of amoz, who ministered from about 740 to 680 b. 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. The centerpiece is isaiah s unrivaled chapter 53, portraying christ as the slain lamb of god. Apocalyptic commentary of the book of isaiah a versebyverse analysis of isaiah s endtime prophecy for judeochristian readers. If that chapter or vision was not designed as an inauguration of the prophet, or an induction into the prophetic office see the notes on isaiah 6. In the close of this chapter are images and expressions used in the description of the new jerusalem, re 21. Read isaiah 60 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. David guzik commentary on isaiah 60 describes the glorious light of gods kingdom, and the glory of israel in contrast to their previous state.

When considered in its entirety, the oracle can be broken into three broad movements. Chapters 2427, known as the isaiah apocalypse, are thought to be the work of an author who lived long after isaiah. Chapters 5266 of isaiah take up the theme of 51, awake. Historically, isaiah disappears from view after delivering the great prophecy of the babylonian servitude 2 kings 20. Isaiah 60 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Study isaiah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. These chapters constitute an optimistic, joyful unit. Though darkness covers the earth, and thick clouds, the peoples, upon you the lord will dawn, and over you his glory will be seen. Rouze up, intimating her deliverance to be at hand. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah and more. Chapter 59 continues the judgments enumerated in chapter 58, regarding israels hypocrisy.

Arise a word of encouragement accommodated to the jewish, or hebrew style, wherein, as by lying down, is described a servile and calamitous condition, chap. Isaiah 60 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. When we remember the context of isaiah s prophecy, it makes it even more precious. The glories of the church of god, when the fulness of the gentiles shall come in. Isaiah foresees a time when israel will arise out of her darkness and shine with gods glory. Arise, shine, for your light has come,and the glory of the lord rises upon you. Gods hand is not yet beyond the reach of salvation. An ode of congratulation to zion on her restoration at the lords second advent to her true position as the mother church from which the gospel is to be diffused to the whole gentile world. But their sins separated them from his presence, and they are described in detail throughout the chapter. Isaiah overview albert barnes notes on the whole bible. The subject of this chapter is, the glory of the church in the abundant access of the gentiles, and the great blessings after a short affliction.

Next chapter of isaiah the book of isaiah, chapter 60 we hope that you find the content of the book of isaiah, chapter 60 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Where there seemed to be no hope, suddenly hope arrives in the person of the lord jesus christ, messiah to the jews. Righteousness and salvation will burst forth as a light upon the gentiles. Sabbath school study hour helping you get the most out of your sabbath school quarterly every week. Geneva study bible commentary on isaiah chapter 60. This page provides an outline of isaiah chapters 60, 61, and 62. The righteousness of the law, the old covenant is gonna be fulfilled by the new covenant which is a birthing covenant via a heavenly seed. Chapter 60 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. 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. 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. Chapter 60 the dawning of divine glory for zion arise. Isaiah 60 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Gods prophet of doom and deliverance quality publications.

To read through the entire book of isaiah, please click through the chapter links below. In much of this book, he speaks from before the time of the babylonian captivity and exile, to the time of the exile. Mar 18, 2011 john goldingays isaiah 2001 argues that the poetic sections of protoisaiah represent the prophecies of the original isaiah, while the prose sections were sermons composed at the court of josiah in the seventh century bce. Isaiah 60 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The glory and blessing of the new church after a short affliction, ver. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah 60 and more. Yeshayahu isaiah chapter 60 tanakh online torah bible. The subject is the very flourishing condition of the church of jesus christ at that period of the gospel dispensation when both jews and gentiles shall become one fold under one shepherd.

A verse by verse commentary and bible study on isaiah 60, the restoratation of gods people. God is the author, the cause, the agent, the accomplisher of that salvation. The complete outline of isaiah is spread over several lessons 1 context overview. The nations come to zion raise your eyes and look about. Beauty of soul a standing rebuke in the third chapter of isaiahs prophecy mention is made of the prevailing pride of the daughters of zion, with their tinkling. The complete outline of isaiah is spread over several lessons. For a fuller treatment of the text consider homer haileys a commentary on isaiah with emphasis on the messianic hope religious supply. In the hebrew bible the book of isaiah initiates a division called the latter prophets for the former prophets see introduction to joshua.

This chapter begins a discussion of the glorious state of the new israel, that is, the church of jesus christ, during the reign of christ upon this earth, a reign that began on the first pentecost after the resurrection of the son of god. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Isaiah, in my opinion, is the most spiritual of the old testament books. Chapters 6062 are the heart of the third section of isaiah 5666. The gentiles a plain prophecy of the calling of the gentiles. Shine, for your light has come, the glory of the lord has dawned upon you. Isaiah 60 niv bible arise, shine, for your light has. Commentary for isaiah 26 the divine mercies encourage to confidence in god. Nations shall walk by your light, kings by the radiance of your dawning. Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the lord rises upon you. Proto isaiah chapters 9, deutero isaiah chapters 4055 and trito isaiah chapters 5666. At the return to zion of kings and peoples, jehovah transforms the land and the millennial age begins.

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. Isaiah 60 this whole chapter is all to the same purport, all in the same strain. Bible living 4 ways to live in a world thats crumbling. The gentiles shall come to thy light or, shall be allured by thy light to come to thee, as travellers in a dark night, and out of their way, when a light discovers itself make to it. John goldingays isaiah 2001 argues that the poetic sections of proto isaiah represent the prophecies of the original isaiah, while the prose sections were sermons composed at the court of josiah in the seventh century bce. We are getting ready now for the earthly kingdom that is going to be introduced in the book of isaiah in chapter 2. Isaiah chapter 61 kjv king james version but if one considers that oil means light and light means knowledge, than the oil of joy is the gift of god granted to those who seek him. 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. Isaiah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. Read isaiah 60 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. This chapter outlines the conditions that are preparatory to the deliverance of zion and the establishment of christs kingdom. Isaiah 60, new international version niv the bible app.

For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people. Isaiah 60 casts a magnificent vision of zions future full of light, prosperity, and. The book of isaiah is mentioned around 60 times in the nt, which is more than all other prophets together. Isaiah 60 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. The prophet here addresses the church of god, which he supposes to be sitting sorrowful, and exhorts her to awake and arise from a state of darkness and mourning, and enter into a state of light and happiness, now that her salvation, so long desired and hoped for, is at hand, and the divine glory is about to rise upon her, and illuminate the nations and people.

The history of rome brief overview of roman history from her dawn to the first punic war. The man, isaiah, was a prophet and preacher at the time he wrote this book. Thus the sons of strangers described in this chapter, will come to jerusalem to worship the lord. Isaiah 60 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Isaiah chapter 60 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. 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.

Isaiah 60, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Chapters 60 62 are the heart of the third section of isaiah 5666. Isaiah 58 to 66 free bible commentary in easy english. To those dispossessed people of god, he points them to a day when they shall inherit the land forever. In much of this book, he speaks from before the time of the babylonian captivity and exile, to. On each page, you will find a chapter of the book of isaiah that you will be able to read through. Isaiah chapter 58 kjv king james version do we make void the law by faith gd forbid we establish the law. There are technically three separate parts to the book of isaiah. Outline of isaiah chapters 60, 61, 62 songs of joy. Study guide for isaiah 60 a new version of this page can be. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of isaiah in easy english.