Commentary of the book of isaiah

The prophecy of daniel and my servant the prophets. 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. It is isaiah who writes in the most detailed manner of the promised messiah. The book of isaiah is a marvelous book of prophecy. The best commentary on isaiah, hands down, is motyers stand alone volume published by intervarsity press. Even then i was aware that childs had an unique and impressive grasp of the scriptures. I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me. 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. A list of the best commentaries on isaiah ranked by scholars. A guide to the exposition of the book of leviticus, creation and blessing.

As is the case with nearly all the books of the prophets, the book of isaiah takes its name from its writer. This book contains the prophesies of isaiah, the son of amoz, who ministered from about 740 to 680 b. Study isaiah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This one was pretty terse and seemed better suited as a reference guide than as a book to read from start to finish.

Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. Beautifully written commentary that reads like a christian living book while having the depth of a strong exegetical commentary. A classic in conservative old testament scholarship, this threevolume commentary concentrates primarily on the meaning of the text of isaiah rather than on specific textual problems. According to the old tradition, the prophet isaiah was sawn asunder. As we shall see, this chapter is really a summary of the whole book of isaiah. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary produced by tow project according to isaiah 1. In the hebrew bible the book of isaiah initiates a division called the latter prophets for the former prophets see introduction to joshua. 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. The title page of the book of mormon declares that a major purpose of the book is the convincing of the jew and gentile that jesus is the christ, the eternal god see also 2 nephi 26. 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 isaiah was not the first prophet his prophecies form the longest and most extensive prophetic book of holy scripture. He has worked carefully with the text in detail without losing track of the big themes and moves of the book.

Introduction when you hear the words, old testament prophecy is the first thought that comes to your mind, how boring. Study isaiah using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Isaiah the niv application commentary kindle edition by oswalt, john. This was not the commentary i was hoping for, but i still gave it 4 stars because it wasnt the commentarys fault.

Pulpit commentary comments with other commentaries see also verse by verse commentary on isaiah under construction introduction. You wonder what on earth all that ancient stuff has to do with tomorrow mornings news or with the problems youre facing today. Apr 27, 2015 for many within the biblical field, the publication of yet another commentary seems about the last thing needed, says brevard childs in the preface to his commentary on isaiah. The complete book of isaiah is an anthology of poems composed chiefly by the great prophet, but also by disciples, some of whom came many years after isaiah. I had wanted a more devotional commentary that i could read alongside reading the isaiah. For about 20 years, he spoke to both the northern kingdom of israel and the southern kingdom of judah. The book derives its title from the author, whose name means yahweh is salvation, and is similar to the names joshua, elisha, and jesus. I hope you find the answers you are looking for and more, these files are ed. There are technically three separate parts to the book of isaiah. 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. The word that isaiah the son of amoz saw concerning judah and jerusalem. New international commentary on the old testament nicot.

In the introduction to this work, oswalt considers isaiahs background, unity of composition, date and authorship, canonicity, hebrew text, theology, and problems of interpretation, and he offers a select bibliography for further research. The book is a collection of oracles, prophecies, and reports. Isaiah chapters 16 free bible commentary in easy english. Isaiah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.

Oswalt, new international commentary on the old testament nicot, eerdmans, 1986, 759 pp. Isaiah 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Dr ross joined the faculty of beeson divinity school in 2002 as beeson professor of old testament and hebrew. He is the author of introducing biblical hebrew and grammar, holiness to the lord. Youngs older threevolume commentary on isaiah in the nicot series, is a model of careful evangelical scholarship. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading isaiah the niv application commentary. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10. Dispensational issues neal cushman addendum ortlund also the isaiah commentary in the series preaching the. While little is known of the personal life of the prophet, he is considered to be one of the greatest of them all. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary. Isaiah was married to a prophetess who bore him at least two sons isaiah 7. The book opens by setting out the themes of judgment and subsequent restoration for the righteous. After the psalms, isaiah is the old testament book most quoted in the new testament. Study guide on the book of isaiah, on line bible commentary for book of isaiah, niv commentary isaiah, free isaiah commentary.

Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah 4 vols. Nyman, great are the words of isaiah 1980, and an indepth study of the book of mormon isaiah passages is found in donald w. A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. 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. To read through the entire book of isaiah, please click through the chapter links below. The words king, servant and messiah do not always mean the same people in isaiahs book. Calvins commentaries are, in the words of philip schaff, one of the few exegetical works that have outlived their generation. New international commentary on the old testament nicot john n. For many within the biblical field, the publication of yet another commentary seems about the last thing needed, says brevard childs in the preface to his commentary on isaiah. God is the author, the cause, the agent, the accomplisher of that salvation.

The centerpiece is isaiahs unrivaled chapter 53, portraying christ as the slain lamb of god. The man, isaiah, was a prophet and preacher at the time he wrote this book. Top 5 commentaries on the book of isaiah ligonier ministries. The book is easier to understand if we divide it into main sections. You can find the best commentary on isaiah for you using the tools on the right side. Childs clearly has a marvelous understanding of the book of isaiah, and he has an impressive approach to understanding this great. Seeing isaiah as a twopart book chapters 3 and 3466 with an overarching theme leads to a summary of its contents like the following. His commentaries display a rare combination of exegetical insight, pastoral concern, and theological depth which have inspired generations of christians. A complete identification of all chapters and verses of isaiah quoted in the book of mormon along with an analysis of each verse is found in monte s. Sidlow baxter, in exploring the book, quotes archibald mccraig, who writes. It is semitechnical, so those who are not trained in the biblical languages may find some sections more difficult than others. Isaiah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Book of isaiah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. 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.

No book of the bible is less susceptible of treatment apart from the history out of which it sprang than the book of isaiah. Book of isaiah overview insight for living ministries. Note the connection of the two books, isaiah the necessary sequel to deuteronomy. The message of isaiah the book of isaiah is one of the most important books of the old testament. Isaiah the niv application commentary kindle edition. I wishfully would like to think that shia labeouf delivered these lines after consulting some isaiah commentaries. Now, in 2014, i began reading childss magnificent commentary on isaiah, and i am thoroughly impressed, delighted, and pleased. There are 66 chapters in all, and these are usually divided up in three sections. On each page, you will find a chapter of the book of isaiah that you will be able to read through. The completion of john oswalts commentary on isaiah in 1998 was a major blessing to the christian church. Isaiah was prophet during the reign of 5 kings, most of whom were evil. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah and more. Always an apt commentator, calvin frequently offers his own translations of a passage, explaining the subtleties and nuances of.

Isaiah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. The best commentary on isaiah is totally free right now. This was revealed to isaiah in some kind of vision, because this was a word that he saw. Read isaiah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

In any case isaiah had a fairly free entry to the kings court in jerusalem is. You will find material here not found in other commentaries presented in a style that anyone interested in scripture can understand. It warns them of what will happen to them if they continue to oppose god. While the book of isaiah provides several historical touch points that anchor the prophet in a particular period of judahs history, the book ranges in its visions from isaiahs own times through to the end of time when god creates new heavens and a new earth is. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Like many reformed commentators, calvin takes an allegorical interpretation of many passages. Isaiahs ministry pushes gods people to lives of holiness, that they may be set apart from the other nations. Protoisaiah chapters 9, deuteroisaiah chapters 4055 and tritoisaiah chapters 5666. Best commentaries and books on isaiah logos bible software. Isaiah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible.

Understanding abinadis commentary on isaiah helps fulfill this major purpose. Isaiah 1 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 summary of the book of isaiah provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of isaiah. 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. Abinadis commentary on isaiah religious studies center. Israels ungrateful rebellion and yahwehs gracious invitation isaiah 1. Calvin preached and wrote prolifically on the bible. 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.

Isaiah the niv application commentary kindle edition by. 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. In my opinion, this is the best, most thorough commentary on the book of isaiah calvins commentary is an obvious classic as well. Of course, it is the longest book of prophecy in the bible, and it would seem that god gave to isaiah a clearer vision of the redemptive work of jesus christ than any other of the old testament prophets. In this volume, john calvin provides an engaging commentary on the book of isaiah. Book of isaiah matthew henry bible commentary complete. The discussion of hebrew terms, when cited, is made as clear as possible for an english reader. Study tools for understanding isaiah e book formats. This verse was put on the titlepage of early english bibles, claiming the right of all to hear what jehovah hath spoken. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of isaiah in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. Isaiah, in my opinion, is the most spiritual of the old testament books.