And yet they are going to say, "The Lord has forsaken me." The Lord called me to serve him. It occurs 12 times in the first 39 chapters and 14 times in chapters 40 through 66. (Alan Redpath) A. b. Isaiah, A Study Guide - From The Executable Outlines Series by Mark A. Copeland - Hundreds of free sermon outlines and Bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. All of the Arab states that have been giving them such a bad time, they are planning to go full on against the Arab world. II. to be a covenant for the people, to restore the land and to reassign its desolate inheritances, 9 to say to the captives, 'Come out,' and to those in darkness, 'Be free!' "They will feed beside the roads and find pasture on every barren hill. And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me ( Isaiah 49:22-23 ). Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in the day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages; That you may say to the prisoners, Go forth; to them that are in darkness, Show yourselves. (heaven) (Mt 7:13-14). If we bind God's law as a sign upon our hand (Deuteronomy 6:8; Deuteronomy 6:11; Deuteronomy 6:18), he will engrave our interests as a sign on his hand, and will look upon that and remember the covenant. Isaiah 49:1-13 (The 2nd Servant Song) Isaiah 49:1-13 - The 2nd Servant Song. And He has made My mouth like a sharp sword; l "pauperum suorum", V. L. "pauperes suos", Forerius; "inopes suos", Vitringa; "humiles", Sept. "mansuetorum", Targum. Now by this it will appear that Zion's suggestions were altogether groundless, that God has not forsaken her, nor forgotten her, nor ever will. The whole world will know it, and of course, God tells us in that day that He destroys the invading Russian army with her allies shall the whole world know that I am God. Partners In a New Creation / Lesson #5 5/8/2015 In today's lesson, God promises a multitude of children to Israel through faith. To raise up the tribes of Jacob, To Him whom the nation abhors, It is mainly on the basis of this phrase that there is the practice of kissing the popes feet. (Bultema). Away therefore with these distrusts and jealousies, which are the bane of friendship. We are told that the word the goes forth out of his mouth is like a sharp, two-edged sword--Revelation. Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-13 Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed The Kingdom Of Heaven Part 2 - Israel - A Nation Chosen By God Series Contributed by Stephen Smith on Sep 22, 2019 based on 3 ratings | 4,644 views A message explaining the reason why God chose Israel for himself and outlining the purpose he had (and still has) for this special nation. First, because the Messiah comes from Israel, and is a representative of the nation. And who has brought these up? Formal, beautiful, memorable, remarkable speech. Break forth into singing, O mountains - "Ye mountains, burst forth into song"] Three ancient MSS. the Isaiah scroll that we have met the expression 'the day of YHWH' (verse 6), the idea runs through Isaiah chapter two (see 2:12). Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted. b. So he speaks about them coming into the land and being prospered and the land being too small for them and their desire to extend and expand their borders.Now the regathering and the rebuilding of the nation Israel has been a very remarkable thing in our days. But they are seeking to expand. Break forth into singing, O mountains - "Ye mountains, burst forth into song"] Three ancient MSS. f. And these from the land of Sinim: Some identify Sinim with a place in Egypt; others identify it with China. well, they may forget, but I will not forget thee ( Isaiah 49:15 ). God will show His strength and love for Zion by giving unto Babylon what Babylon gave unto Zion, even though they thought it unlikely, as shown by the question of Isaiah 49:24. i. He said, "I have labored in vain.". 1 Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. He was a "Jewish prophet who lived during the eighth century BC." Isaiah's words were written more than 700 years before the birth of Christ. i. Lift up your eyes, look around and see; They accused God of forsaking them. Listen, O coastlands, to Me: As the context will show, these words come prophetically from the Messiah, the Servant of the LORD revealed in previous chapters. ", You remember in Psalms 137:1-9 is the psalm of Babylonian captivity, "When we were in Babylon by the rivers we sat down. Depicts the Servant's call to go to Israel (Isa 49:1-4) . I will also give You as a light to the Gentiles, In whom I will be glorified. 2 He made my words of judgment as sharp as a sword. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. God has forsaken us." Princes also shall worship, Jer 1:5 ). Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despised, to him whom the nation abhorred, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee ( Isaiah 49:7 ). Isaiah 55:1-13 Commentary; Isaiah 56 Commentary. He adds, "Thy walls shall be continually before me; thy ruined walls, though no pleasing spectacle, shall be in my thoughts of compassion." In Isaiah 49 the Messiah speaks towards the end of His ministry of salvation going also to the Gentiles: Listen, O coast lands, to Me, and take heed, you . Or, "Thy walls (that is, thy safety) are my continual care; so are the watchmen on thy walls." This promise was partially fulfilled in the return of the exiles from Babylon but will be ultimately fulfilled in the regathering of Israel in the last days. are without the yod or the conjunction vau before the verb: and so the Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate. This chapter is full of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the words quoted could not possibly have their complete fulfillment in any other save in our Savior. This promise of salvation (49:8-12) leads into a rapturous eruption of praise and joy: "Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! In Isaiah 49:1-13, the Servant speaks about his role and his ministry, and he is disillusioned at first. Shall go away from you. Even unmapped places are known to God, and even from them he will gather his pilgrims., Sing, O heavens! The reality is that those who oppose the Lord and his people experience the self destructiveness of sin a recurring feature of the wars of the Lord. (Motyer), (c) 2021 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik ewm@enduringword.com. There I was, left alone; but these, where were they? If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy" ( Psalms 137:4-6 ). The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. God the Father is a spirit. Yet if there is any specific time that this promise was fulfilled, it was as Jesus died on the cross and trusted in the promise of resurrection. And if you look at it, it is a very small area. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. We may request cookies to be set on your device. And will have mercy on His afflicted. was like a sharp sword. Converts to the faith of Christ are the children of the church; they shall join themselves to her with great readiness and cheerfulness, and flock into the communion of saints, as doves to their windows. Behold, these shall come from far: and, lo, these from the north and from the west; and these from the land of [China] Sinim ( Isaiah 49:11-12 ). Romans 8:19-22). The LORDs affection for His people is greater than the devotion a woman has for her nursing child. The great blessing of the returning sons of Zion in both near and far fulfillment will come as an astounding surprise. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. Now even so, God is going to preserve the people of Israel. God's compassion is too immense to be limited to . Before I was born, the Lord chose me. We hanged our harps on the willows in the midst thereof. In these encouragements, Isaiah looks beyond his time to the coming of the Christ, and even beyond that to the second coming and the eternal kingdom. God is saying, "I'll fight with those that fight with you." We wept when we remembered Zion. They bring together all the relevant aids to exegesis - linguistic, textual, archaeological, historical, literary, and theological - to help the reader understand the meaning of the books of the Old and New Testaments. The land previously uninhabited and in ruins will become well populated and prosperous again (19-21). 17 Thy children shall make haste; thy destroyers and they that made thee waste shall go forth of thee. They shall neither hunger nor thirst, ; Place of Action: Jerusalem Golden Text: "Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages." (Isaiah 49:8). He was crucified. As they rejected Him, as they despised Him, His coming to them was in vain. He's brought them back in the land. The best commentaries on Isaiah ranked by scholars and reviewers: (1) Oswalt, John N. in NICOT, (2) Webb, Barry G. in BST, (3) Motyer, J. Alec . Because of their captivity in Babylon, Zion wonders Does God really care about us? God will answer, with strength and insight, this question that many have asked since. 49:14-16. That God has a tender affection for his church and people, Isaiah 49:15; Isaiah 49:15. For over one hundred years International Critical Commentaries have had a special place among works on the Bible. The reason for rejoicing is that the Lord comforts and has compassion (cf. GOD'S SERVANT-KING WILL SUCCEED IN HIS MISSION OF BLESSING ISRAEL AND BRINGING LIGHT TO A LOST WORLD And it is a thing that is actually causing millions of people to starve to death in the third world. b. You can check these in your browser security settings. And your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.. Notice it says My mountains. I will feed those who oppress you with their own flesh, But these, where were they? God has forsaken us." The children you will have, In order, therefore, that we may partake of the compassion of God, let us learn, under the cross and amidst many annoyances, to strive after it with sighs and tears. He was despised and rejected. And it is equivalent to Revelation 7:16 . In Isaiah 49:4 the prophet-Servant complains to Yahweh, "I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength ( koa) for nothing and vanity; yet surely my cause ( mispa) is with the LORD, and my reward with my God." In contrast to this self-evaluation, Yahweh is much more positive in his assessment of his Servant. This is rejoicing over deliverance from sin, not just exile. ( Isaiah 49:16-21 ). c. Thus says the LORDto Him whom man despises, to Him whom the nation abhors: The LORD speaks to His Messiah, and reveals that He will be One whom man despises, and whom His own nation abhors. Isaiah 49:1-7 Commentary; Isaiah 49:8-16a Commentary; Isaiah 50 Commentary. 13.Praise, O heavens; and rejoice, O earth. And who in the world would object? #2 "I have engraved you on the palms of my hands;". (For I shall be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, ", Isaiah began this pericope by clarifying the calling and ministry of the Servant. The Messiah would not simply bring salvation; He would besalvation to the ends of the earth. Isaiah 46:1-13 Sovereign Control of God. It is beautiful to imagine Jesus comforting and strengthening His soul with these promises as He anticipated and endured the ordeal of the cross. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. Isaiah 42:10-13). The prophet speaker-author is using poetic forms, with dramatic or heightened images and turns of phrase. Why are both Jesus and Satan referred to as the morning star? And he said, It is a light thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the eaRuth ( Isaiah 49:5-6 ). There I was, left alone; And they are still proclaiming that God has forsaken them. Israel 40-66 is all about the comfort of God Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 49:13-17 Let there be universal joy, for God will have mercy upon the afflicted, because of his compassion; upon his afflicted, because of his covenant. What is the voice of one calling in the wilderness (Isaiah 40:3; John 1:23)? Nothing can furnish us with more convincing arguments to prove the most tender and affectionate concern God has for his church, and her interests and comforts. So any nation or any people that opposes the Jews is not just contending with a race of people. It's two hours wide and six hours long driving in a car. Free Online Commentary. The servant who is the nation Israel is displeasing to God (42:18-25), but this servant is honored by God (49:5). For He who has mercy on them will lead them, Or the captives of the righteous be delivered? Look! He calls upon the distant islands and the Gentile nations to listen to himhis divine calling is of universal significance, it does not just relate to the nation of Israel, it has bearing upon all the nations of the world (verse 1a). YHWH is described in terms of a nursing mother. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. ( Psalms 137:1-4 ) Now some of the old rabbis say that the next two verses are God's response to this cry. And God's purposes are to be fulfilled there. There is no exception in that great, but little word, all. Behold, I was left alone; these, where had they been? And rejoice, O earth! Isaiah 52:7-10 Commentary; Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12 Commentary; Isaiah 55 Commentary. He'll gather them from the north and from the west and from the east. Thus says the LORD: He referred to this Servant earlier (Isaiah 42:1-9), but now he reiterated and reinforced what he had revealed in preparation for further revelation about this key figure. What Does It Mean That There Is No One Holy Like God? Nothing in all creation can withstand his power (2-3). And their queens your nursing mothers; All these gather together and come to you. Shout for joy, O heavens! In an acceptable time I have heard You, and in the day of salvation I have helped You; I will preserve You: The LORD God extended His help and preservation to the Messiah all through His earthly ministry. iii. A woman, whose honour it is to be of the tender sex as well as the fair one, cannot but have compassion for a child, which, being both harmless and helpless, is a proper object of compassion. Thus saith the Lord GOD ( Isaiah 49:22 ). a. And to restore the preserved ones of Israel; The servant was to be a light to the nations, making it possible for non-Jews who had been in darkness because of being without the knowledge of God and his promises to be forgiven of their sins and to cease being in a state of alienation from him. The mountains in the way are still the LORDs mountains, allowed there for a purpose. The land will be too narrow for you by reason of the inhabitants. But Zion said, The LORD has forsaken me: In the midst of this great praise for the Messiah and His saving work, Zion speaking of the highest hill in Jerusalem, and the place of Gods people by association Zion objects. Isaiah 49:1. Who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, a. He could know, based on this promise, that the LORD would hear, help, and preserve Him. All new evidence . They shall bring your sons in their arms, Partners In a New Creation / Lesson #2 God Foretells Redemption / Isaiah 49:1-13. I am like a sharp arrow in his quiver. Rather their sins are the cause of their troubles (50:1). The Second "Servant Song" (Isa. I. 10 They will neither hunger nor thirst, nor will the desert heat or the sun beat down on them. They intend to thoroughly thrash their enemies. Whether exiled in Babylon or scattered in other places, the people will return home amid much rejoicing (11-13).Some of the Jews thought God had forgotten them. Oh, thank God for the light of Jesus Christ unto the Gentiles. And He said to me, Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 49:13-17 The scope of these verses is to show that the return of the people of God out of their captivity, and the eternal redemption to be wrought out by Christ (of which that was a type), would be great occasions of joy to the church and great proofs of the tender care God has of the church. Isaiah III, Volume 2: Chapters 49-55: 454: HCOT: 1998: WorldCat Amazon CBD. Verse Isaiah 49:13. Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring their sons in their arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders. 8 The judgments upon Israel for their pride . The "multitude" is "a great people" (Isaiah 13:4) who come together, mustered by the Lord of Hosts, ready to do battle (compare 2 Nephi 23:3-5). 66:9-13). Verse 14 Verse Isaiah 49:14. God's people are the blessings and ornaments of the world, and therefore let there be universal joy, for God has comforted his people that were in sorrow and he will have mercy upon the afflicted because of his compassion, upon his afflicted because of his covenant. A nursing mother, most of all, cannot but be tender of her sucking child; her own breasts will soon put her in mind of it if she should forget it. 1. There is no situation of entanglement, nothing that you can possibly conceive, but this can be part of Gods way to make His mountain a way of deliverance. (Redpath). And give You as a covenant to the people: Jesus, the Messiah, doesnt merely bring a covenant; He is a covenant to the people. But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contends with you, and I will save thy children ( Isaiah 49:24-25 ). But we have no more reason to question his promise and grace than we have to question his providence and justice. They ignored God when he spoke to them through his servants the prophets. Israel had fallen away from the Lord and Isaiah was. There I was, left alone; but these, where were they? And they that had carried us away captive said, 'Sing us one of your songs.' Seeking the Gospel in Malachi, the Last Book of the Old Testament. Let there be joy in heaven, and let the angels of God celebrate the praises of the great Redeemer; let the earth and the mountains, particularly the great ones of the earth, be joyful, and break forth into singing, for the earnest expectation of the creature that waits for the glorious liberty of the children of God (Romans 8:19; Romans 8:21) shall now be abundantly answered. Isaiah 49:2. The Father is the Lord, the Redeemer, and Holy One of Israel, as sending the Son to be the Redeemer. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. But thus says the LORD: Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. Read online Bible study, search parallel bibles, cross reference verses, compare translations & post comments in bible commentaries at qBible.com. And My highways shall be elevated. Be joyful, O earth! (1.) and who hath brought up these? The idea is that God will bring back the captives (particularly in the far fulfillment) from every conceivable place. How can the LORD speak of the Messiah as Israel? For they shall not be ashamed who wait for Me. Gods blessing will seem to come from nowhere. (l) "pauperum suorum", V. L. "pauperes suos", Forerius; "inopes suos", Vitringa; "humiles", Sept. "mansuetorum", Targum. Even when Jerusalem is in ruins, God's people envision the new day of restoration! [1.] He is protected by the Lord (49:2). Jesus sets those in bondage to sin and the law free (John 8:33-36, Galatians 3:22-23). But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. But how shall we sing the Lord's songs in a strange land?" Isaiah 42:5-9). i. Kings shall be your foster fathers: Calvin and most expositors believe that the text teaches that one day the greatest in the nation will love and care for the children of the Church. And lick up the dust of your feet. The Most Amazing Child And made Me a polished shaft; Now He speaks here about the fact that He's going to bring them back again. 2 The message that he gave me to speak. Isaiah 51:12-23 . Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. 2 He made my mouth like a sharp sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me a polished arrow, in his quiver he hid me away. Copyright Statement These files are public domain.
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