Commentary on the book of isaiah chapter 18

This is a very probable exposition of this chapter. Alec motyer, in the series of tyndale old testament commentaries. A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. Isaiah verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry. Chapters 2427, known as the isaiah apocalypse, are thought to be the work of an author who lived long after isaiah.

This chapter is one of the most obscure in scripture, though more of it. Isaiah 18 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this modernly written. Isaiah chapter 18 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Jehovahs vineyard yields bad fruit, leading to assyrias invasion and covenant curses on offenders. Matthew henry verse by verse commentary for isaiah matthew. Dispensational issues neal cushman addendum ortlund also the isaiah commentary in the series preaching the. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah and more. 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. Ethiopia and egypt in isaiah are used almost synonymously.

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. Although the prophecy is a short one, it probably ranks as the most obscure chapter in this entire section wolf. Isaiah 18 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. This is one of the most obscure prophecies in tho whole book of isaiah. Isaiah chapter 18 explained discover the 66 books of the. Isaiah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. 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. This chapter begins the second half of the book of isaiah. Isaiah 18 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Beauty of soul a standing rebuke in the third chapter of isaiah s prophecy mention is made of the prevailing pride of the daughters of zion, with their tinkling. Behold, the lord rides on a swift cloud, and will come into egypt. Go, swift messengers to a nation tall and bronzed, to a people feared far and near, a mighty and masterful nation whose country is crisscrossed with rivers. Regarding the date of the chapter, in our conviction, all of isaiah must be. On each page, you will find a chapter of the book of isaiah that you will be able to read through.

Isaiah 33 distress and help woe to you, bible gateway. Study isaiah 18 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand. Isaiah 18 commentary peter petts commentary on the bible. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. This chapter is strangely compelling to me, and the spirit has put a heaviness in my heart concerning it. Fall of assyria return of israel isaiah 1112 the day of the nazarene isaiah 14 the fall of babylon isaiah 14 18 a group of oracles isaiah 19 a temple built in egypt isaiah 20 the uselessness of trusting in egypt and ethiopia isaiah 21 three miscellaneous visions isaiah 22 prediction of the siege of jerusalem by sennacherib. Read isaiah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

Isaiah chapter 18 1611 kjv king james version this passage could very well be pointing to the time of the european powers trek into west africa starting around 1492. You can break isaiah down into roughly three parts. Study guide for isaiah 18 by david guzik blue letter bible. Jehovah appears to isaiah in the temple and sends him as a prophet to warn of imminent judgments. 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 movements of tirhakah, king of cush or ethiopia, from the upper valley of the nile, subduing egypt, and prepared to enter into conflict with the great assyrian king isaiah 37. It is, therefore, a most beautiful and expressive figure. Isaiah 18 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Isaiah 18 concerning ethiopia to us, this brief chapter is the most difficult one of all the sixtysix chapters of isaiah bultema. Whatever country it is that is meant here by the land shadowing with wings, here is a woe denounced against it, for god has, upon his peoples. The book of isaiah consists of two large parts chap.

Proto isaiah chapters 9, deutero isaiah chapters 4055 and trito isaiah chapters 5666. This is one of the most obscure prophecies in the whole book of isaiah. Though god seem unconcerned in the distress of his people for a time, he will at length appear against their enemies and will remarkable cut them off, isaiah 18. Isaiah 18 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. To read through the entire book of isaiah, please click through the chapter links below.

Isaiah institute 7 gods servant in the prophecy of isaiah avraham gileadi. The first main part contains the outer and the second the inner history of the people of god. This shall redound very much to the glory of god, isaiah 18. This book contains the prophesies of isaiah, the son of amoz, who ministered from about 740 to 680 b. Isaiah 18 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Isaiah s name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation.

Isaiah 18 whatever country it is that is meant here by the land shadowing with wings, here is a woe denounced against it, for god has, upon his peoples account, a quarrel with it. A lost harvest would devastate those who depended on annual food crops. Nephis major commentary on these chapters comes by way of summary and conclusion in 2 nephi 25, the chapter immediately following the long isaiah quotation. Woe to you, betrayer, you who have not been betrayed. Isaiah 1 to 9 free bible commentary in easy english. Bible commentary on the book of isaiah part 1 bible commentary on the book of isaiah part 2 bible commentary on the book of isaiah part 3. The book is a collection of oracles, prophecies, and reports. Isaiah announces the overthrow of sennacheribs hosts and desires the ethiopian ambassadors, now in jerusalem, to bring word of it to their own nation. The book of isaiah is one of the most important books of the old testament. Isaiah 18 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes.

Though they are red like crimson, they will be like wool. Isaiah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. Isaiah announces the overthrow of sennacheribs hosts and desires the ethiopian ambassadors, now in jerusalem, to bring word. 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. In his day of judgment jehovah preserves alive those whose names are inscribed in the book of life.

Jfb commentary on isaiah chapter 18 christians unite. Home the study bible commentary series, old testament isaiah. Isaiah chapter 18 matthew henry complete commentary on. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant.

All the neighbours are hereupon called to take notice what will be the issue, isaiah 18. Apocalyptic commentary of the book of isaiah a versebyverse analysis of isaiah s endtime prophecy for judeochristian readers. Now we turn to the land southwest of israel isaiah 18 1 woe to the land shadowing with wings, which is beyond the rivers of ethiopia. In chapters 40 to 66, god promises comfort to his people. The two colors speak of the guilt of those whose hands were full of blood verse 15. 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. There is no evidence that the word of the lord came to isaiah after the reign of hezekiah ended in 588 b. Its meaning is, when their plans are maturing, and there is every human prospect that they will be successful.

Chapters 9 the new international commentary on the old testament. This chapter is one of the most obscure in scripture, though more of it probably was understood by those for whose use it was first intended, than by us now. According to the old tradition, the prophet isaiah was sawn asunder. Land of the whirring locust beyond the rivers of cush, 2 who send ambassadors by sea, in little reedboats across the waters. Nephi tells us in 2 nephi 25 that isaiah s metaphoric and poetic language is difficult to understand see 2 ne. This chapter is strangely compelling to me, and the spirit has put a. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of isaiah, chapters 9. Sidlow baxter, in exploring the book, quotes archibald mccraig, who writes. David guzik commentary on isaiah 18 explains the word directed to ethiopia, whose offer of help is rejected by god, but will come to worship god in zion. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress. Isaiah himself is living during the events of this period.

Concerning ethiopia to us, this brief chapter is the most difficult one of all the sixtysix chapters of isaiah. The subject of it, the end and design of it, the people to whom it is addressed, the history to which it belongs, the person who sends the messengers, and the nation to whom the messengers are sent, are all obscure and doubtful. Isaiah 8 new international version niv isaiah and his children as signs. Isaiah 8 isaiah and his children as signs the bible. Isaiah 18 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Books in the westminster bible companion series assist laity in their study of the bible as a guide to christian faith and practice.

Chapter eighteens prophecy is directed towards this. In chapters 1 to 39, god warns his people about judgement for sins. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah. Distress and help woe to you, destroyer, you who have not been destroyed.

For our study we will follow the outline provided in commentary on isaiah by j. The king of babylon, for the time being, shall be remarkably brought down and triumphed over, isaiah 14. All the neighbours are hereupon called to take notice what will be the issue. In the days of isaiah, ethiopia was a major world power. Chapters 4055, the portion of the book of isaiah that deals with the end of the babylonian exile, is often referred to as second isaiah. 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. Lightfoots, in his harmony of the old testament, i incline to understand this chapter as a prophecy against assyria, and so a continuation of the prophecy in the last three verses of the foregoing chapter, with which therefore this should be joined.

Given this context, and the indication that chapter 18 has never been historically fulfilled in any significant manner, i believe isaiah 18 warrants some serious consideration, especially if it is indeed speaking of the united states. 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. But through the whole book of isaiah, israel and zion are much more important in gods great plan for history. Isaiah 40 to 48 free bible commentary in easy english.

There are technically three separate parts to the book of isaiah. This little chapter falls into two divisions, or stanzas of three verses each. Regarding the date of the chapter, in our conviction, all of isaiah must be dated in the lifetime of isaiah. It begins with the words, comfort, comfort my people, says your god. Isaiah 18 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. It is israels cause that is to be pleaded in this quarrel with babylon, isaiah 14. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible.

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. Swift messengers are sent by water to a nation marked by providence, and measured out, trodden under foot. This bible commentary on isaiah is from college press and it is only for your personal use. The sitting upon the ground indicates that everything is gone. Whatever country it is that is meant here by the land shadowing with wings, here is a woe denounced against it, for god has, upon his peoples account, a quarrel with it. Chapters 9 the new international commentary on the old testament kindle edition by oswalt, john n download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. You can find the best commentary on isaiah for you using the tools on the right side. A new kingdom, hitherto unnamed by isaiah, comes now within his horizon.