Nnmatthew henry commentary on the book of isaiah

Isaiah 1 commentary matthew henrys concise commentary on. In the great atonement of the death of christ, the mercy of god is exercised to. Sidlow baxter, in exploring the book, quotes archibald mccraig, who writes. This chapter is a prediction of the carrying away of multitudes both of the egyptians and the ethiopians into captivity by the king of assyria. Isaiah 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Isaiah does not identify the strong king, but possibly it is the ethiopian ruler shabaka or the assyrian king sargon. Isaiah presents perhaps the most important book of scripture in the old testament. Isaiah chapter 55 matthew henry complete commentary on. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah 22 and more. The book of isaiah, chapters 9 the new international commentary on the old testament.

Included are important prophecies of the coming of jesus christ, his ministry and nature. Judah has begun to weaken, but ahaz refuses to submit to his northern invaders. There are not so many quotations in the gospels out of any, perhaps not out of all, the prophecies of the old testament, as out of this nor such express testimonies concerning christ, witness that of his being born of a virgin isaiah 7. Is not this great babylon, that i have built for a royal dwelling by my mighty power and for the honor of my majesty. It is semitechnical, so those who are not trained in the biblical languages may find some sections more difficult than others, but the wealth of exegetical insight is worth the effort. The book of isaiah, chapters 4066 the new international commentary on the old testament oswalt, john n. The book of hours with my beloved the first christian prayerbook. Nebuchadnezzar follows his example by his selfpraise. Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy. All that time, no doubt, isaiah prophesied as he was commanded, and yet we have not in this book any of his prophecies dated in the reign of jotham. Doubtless isaiah preached many sermons, and delivered many messages to the people, which are not written in this book, as christ did.

This concise commentary is offered with the prayer that it may present an overview of isaiah as a. Read isaiah 53 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Read isaiah 7 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Study isaiah using matthew henry s bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Matthew henry commentary on isaiah 29 chapters 4066 the new international commentary on the old testament oswalt, john n. Yet, it was not wrong for matthew to hear isaiahs prophecy pointing to jesus as immanuel, that is godwithus. Isaiah, jeremiah, lamentations, ezekiel, daniel, hosea, joel. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah and more. Commentary on the book of isaiah by matthew henry old. 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. Hitherto, it should seem, isaiah had prophesied as a candidate, having only a virtual and tacit commission. Isaiah also writes that he had a throne that he desired to exalt over all the starsangelsof god. Hugh williamsons isaiah 15 is the first of three volumes in a important new commentary on isiah 127. Isaiahs immanuel 5 the poetic structure makes it clear that ephraim is to fall and within sixtyfive years lose all national distinction, and that judah will also fall if she does not heed gods warning.

Isaiah 7 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Isaiah chapter 28 matthew henry complete commentary on. Revelation commentary the book of revelation is the revealing of jesus christ. Isaiah overview matthew henrys complete commentary on the. The book of isaiah, chapters 9 the new international. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible 1712 i s a i a h. When gods time is come for the deliverance of his people, mountains of opposition shall become plains before him. Isaiah 53 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of isaiah, chapters 9 the new international commentary on the old testament oswalt, john n. Book overview matthew henry 1662 1714 was a british nonconformist minister and author.

The book of isaiah, chapters 4066 the new international commentary on the old testament. Study isaiah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. That their chief cities should be surprised by the enemy. The ephraimites are reproved and threatened for their pride and drunkenness, their security and sensuality, isaiah 28.

Prophecies of the last days and the regathering of israel are also there. A prophet is one that has a great intimacy with heaven and a great interest there, and consequently a commanding authority upon earth. Most commentaries cover a single book of the bible or sometimes only part of a. This new protestant edition is dedicated to the men and women of the reformation. Isaiah 61 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. This chapter, and that which follows it, are the burden of moaba prophecy of some great desolation that was coming upon that country, which bordered upon this land of israel, and had often been injurious and vexatious to it, though the moabites were descended from lot, abrahams kinsman and companion, and though the israelites, by the appointment of god, had spared them when they. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The book of isaiah, chapters 4066 the new international. The death of christ is the life of the church and of all that truly belong to it.

Matthew henrys complete commentary on the whole bible. He that is the best expositor of scripture has no doubt given us the best exposition of these verses, even our lord jesus himself, who read this in the synagogue at nazareth. You can find the best commentary on isaiah for you using the tools on the right side. 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. Isaiah 7 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Isis, osiris, and apis, those celebrated idols of egypt, being found unable to relieve their worshippers, shall be disowned and rejected by them. Along the historical time line on which isaiahs prophecies are strung.

First century christians are encouraged in it, as they see jesus christ on the throne ruling the nations 1. General notes on the book of isaiah isaiah prophesied in the reigns of uzziah, jotham, ahaz, and hezekiah. Isaiah chapter 20 king james version of the holy bible. While this edition was published in 1979, matthew henry died in 1714, so it 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.

By a parable, under the similitude of an unfruitful vineyard, representing the great favours god had bestowed upon them, their disappointing his expectations from them, and the. Isaiah overview matthew henrys complete commentary on. Isaiah 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one volume concise commentary provides a condensed look at nearly every verse in the bible. Isaiah 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Bible book list unlock the niv cultural backgrounds study bible notes when you upgrade to bible gateway plus. Isaiah gives comfort 1 that god will bring his people out of captivity. Evidently, god had at some point also given him the earth to govern, as this passage shows him ascending to heaven, implying that he must have come from the earth. Seldom does a pastor or sunday school teacher give a full exposition of the book of isaiah.

Matthew found jesus in isaiah, even though jesus name isnt in the text. The beginning of this book abounds most with reproofs for. Read isaiah 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Sep 16, 2006 hugh williamsons isaiah 15 is the first of three volumes in a important new commentary on isiah 127. Jesus quoted isaiah more often than any other old testament prophet. It is clearly the best commentary available on isaiah, one that should be in the library of every serious student of isaiahs prophecy. Princeton seminary bulletin this second installment in john oswalts twovolume treatment of the book of isaiah should quickly become the standard american evangelical exposition of isaiah 4066.

Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible main index books and chapters new testament matthew mark luke john acts romans 1 corinthians 2. Dec 22, 20 isaiahs prophecy had meaning within his own time. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah 61 and more. Chapter 12 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. The first verse of this chapter is intended for a title to the whole book, and it is probable that this was the first sermon that this prophet was appointed to publish and to affix in writing. Troubles are removed in love, when sin is pardoned. The best commentary on isaiah, hands down, is motyers stand alone volume published by intervarsity press. Outline of isaiah 11 the peaceful character of christs kingdom and subjects. Matthew henrys complete commentary on the whole bible back to home page. Isaiah 22 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Preface job psalms proverbs ecclesiastes song of solmon. In all the book of judges there is never once mention of a prophet, only deborah is called a prophetess. Isaiah 26 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Delitzsch a grace notes study was an act of unbelief originating merely in the same confident expectation of help from egypt which had occasioned the destruction of the.

This prophecy coming to pass within three years, would confirm the prophets mission, and the belief in all his other prophecies. Commentaries on isaiah by matthew henry, paperback barnes. Isaiah 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible isaiah. In this chapter the prophet, in gods name, shows the people of god their transgressions, even the house of jacob their sins, and the judgments which were likely to be brought upon them for their sins, i. For over one hundred years international critical commentaries have had a special place among works on the bible. Satan is the archetype of the selfexalted being, beginning with his attempt to usurp gods throne.

Can be read by allthis classic devotional prayer book, for private and personal adoration, is reworded for you to be alone with your beloved, and is easy to use and read. Isaiah 55 as we had much of christ in the isaiah 53. And in that day thou shalt say, o lord, i will praise thee. Henry s commentaries are primarily exegetical, dealing with the scripture text as presented, with his prime intention being explanation, for practical and devotional purposes. Read isaiah 61 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. But, in the midst of this, here is a gracious promise of gods favour to the remnant of his people, isaiah 28. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible isaiah liv.

He has been well called the evangelical prophet, on account of his numerous and full prophesies concerning the coming and character, the ministry and preaching, the sufferings and death of the messiah, and the extent and continuance of his kingdom. These preexilic prophecies were brought into a new literary unity by the prophet himself and made to serve a new purpose. Isaiah 23 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Book of isaiah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Prophet is a title that sounds very great to those that understand it, though, in the eye of the world, many of those that were dignified with it appeared very mean. According to the old tradition, the prophet isaiah was sawn asunder. They bring together all the relevant aids to exegesis linguistic, textual, archaeological, historical, literary, and theological to help the reader understand the meaning of. Read isaiah 22 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah 53 and more. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete this chapter is concerning tyre, an ancient wealthy city, situated upon the sea, and for many ages one of the most celebrated cities for trade and merchandise in those parts of the world. Bible commentary on the book of isaiah, chapter 7, by dr. These words were not written for those who live on this side of the new testament. Read isaiah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

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