Yet, even with such a clearly identified originator, the authorship of this book has been reexamined and debated by todays bible scholars. The book of isaiah describes gods sovereign majesty and redemptive love for his people. Isaiah chapters 16 free bible commentary in easy english. The book of isaiah, as it now appears in our old testament, contains far more than can be attributed to the prophet. When the people of god went away from the living god, he handoverd them to many nations in the past to discipline them. The book of isaiah is narrative history, prophetic oracle, and even a parable chapter 5.
Isaiah s name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. Isaiah is called by god to speak to the people of judah and call attention to. The book of isaiah is extremely significant for those of us who live in modern times. 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.
The book of isaiah, chapters 4066 the new international commentary on the old testament book 2 of 2. As a whole, the book is a rather large collection of writings that were produced by a number of different authors, some of whom were separated by relatively long periods of time. Isaiah writes about what would happen in the future. 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. It warns them of what will happen to them if they continue to oppose god. There are exegetical commentaries, scholarly and technical commentaries, as well as commentaries that are easy to understand. The book of isaiah contains the prophecies of isaiah who was the son of amoz isaiah 1. The book of isaiah is one of the most important books of the old testament. Good morning girls resources for the book of isaiah 2443. The book derives its title from the author, whose name means yahweh is salvation, and is similar to the names joshua, elisha, and jesus. Detailed studies of the words used in the book support this understanding, since some uncommon words are repeated in all three sections of the book. Next, it describes the literary structure and elements of the book and how isaiah ii has been interpreted throughout history.
Isaiah complete bible book chapters and summary new. Complete points to ponder as directed by your teacher. The history of rome brief overview of roman history from her dawn to the first punic war. Some scholars have described the book of isaiah as a vision of a mountain range in which the various peaks are visible, but the valleys stretching between the peaks the time periods separating various prophetic insights cannot be seen. The book of isaiah describes how god will destroy those who have sinned and save the faithful. In the second part of his book he goes on to announce the consecration of israel which he describes in a prophetic vision of enormous importance. Seeing isaiah as a twopart book chapters 3 and 3466 with an overarching theme leads to a summary of its contents like the following. The message of isaiah the book of isaiah is one of the most important books of the old testament. Because when they rejected god discipline, he handovered the. It can be easily accessed for a thorough reading or to find quick references. Jun 12, 2014 isaiah chapter 1 happens to be a chapter i can grasp without requiring major revelation to understand.
This book is really an extended commentary on jonah. Isaiah verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry. Isaiah is the first book in the section called major prophets. Top 5 commentaries on the book of isaiah ligonier ministries.
This summary of the book of isaiah will help with many different forms of bible study. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary. Jerome says, in the book of isaiah, i see an evangelist narrating the life of jesus christ. The prophet isaiah wrote it at approximately 700 b. This book contains the prophecies of isaiah, the son of amoz, who ministered from about 740 to 680 b. The prophet isaiah was primarily called to prophesy to the kingdom of judah. Book of isaiah, also spelled isaias, one of the major prophetical writings of the old testament. This is what isaiah saw understood about judah and jerusalem. The best commentary on isaiah, hands down, is motyers stand alone volume published by intervarsity press. The concept of dualism is notable in many prophetic books in the holy bible. Isaiah portrays gods impending judgment as a consuming fire.
While little is known of the personal life of the prophet, he is considered to be one of the greatest of them all. Jehovahs vineyard yields bad fruit, leading to assyrias invasion and covenant curses on offenders. The tabernacle of ancient israel brief overview of the tabernacle of moses in the wilderness and the ark of the covenant. The book of isaiah, chapters 15 contain isaiahs prophecies in the reigns of uzziah and jotham, foretelling that the present prosperity of judah should be destroyed, and that israel should be brought to desolation. The first chapter of isaiah begins an extended book of judgment lasting for the next 39 chapters. It reveals gods judgment and salvation and that god cannot allow sin to go unpunished.
The question of the literary and theological unity of the book of isaiah has. You can break isaiah down into roughly three parts. Summary the book of isaiah, as it now appears in our old testament. Apocalyptic commentary of the book of isaiah isaiah institute.
The book of isaiah reveals gods judgment and salvation. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah and more. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. Jehovah appears to isaiah in the temple and sends him as a prophet to warn of imminent judgments. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, says the lord.
The new international commentary on the old testament 4. The purpose of the book of isaiah becomes so obvious when one steps back and examines its contents. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah. Book of isaiah overview insight for living ministries. Introducing the book of isaiah 2443 women living well. Jesus said that isaiah saw his glory and spoke of him. Isaiah, prophet after whom the biblical book of isaiah is named, a significant contributor to jewish and christian traditions. Ironside says that more than any other prophetical book, the book of isaiah includes the most perfect messianic prophecies in the old testaments. Apocalyptic commentary of the book of isaiah isaiah. Isaiah the prophets is called by god to preach repentance to the israelites the israelites are a stubborn people and refuse to repent isaiah preaches the coming of a future messiah who will be called emanuel.
Bible roman empire map large map of the roman empire in the early first century click around on the places. Its probably out of print, but may be found on amazon. I have found david ridges book, isaiah made easier, also helpful. A summary of the chapter and a reflection question for each day blank space for soaking each chapter of the book of isaiah 2443. They were under egypt, assur, mediopersia, greece and babylon. One of the best, i think, is monte nymans great are the words of isaiah.
Get this book on christian book using its exact isbn. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary theology of. And as isaiah s literary checks and balances appear when comparing passages, the reader is able to discern how coherent isaiah. A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. God has a plan which will be realised on the day of yahweh. The book opens by setting out the themes of judgment and subsequent restoration for the righteous. He was entirely dedicated to this cause even in the midst of rejection isaiah 6.
Its essential meaning is expressed in the prophets deep conviction that despite judahs. The superscription identifies isaiah as the son of amoz and his book as the vision of isaiah. Gileadis work will render obsolete almost all the speculations of isaiah scholars over the last one hundred years, enabling scholarship to proceed along an entirely new line, opening new avenues of approach for others to followprofessor roland. See more about the niv application commentary series. Best isaiah commentaries updated for 2021 best bible. Isaiah ii religious and theological studies loras college. Simple tips for understanding the book of isaiah is simple. Individualstudy students should complete all of this section. His call to prophecy about 742 bce coincided with the beginnings of the westward expansion of the assyrian empire, which isaiah proclaimed to be a warning from god to godless people. Read isaiah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. In his day of judgment jehovah preserves alive those whose names are inscribed in the book of life. The sparing comments do not really qualify for the billing as a commentary that the cover page displays in my mind.
The book of isaiah addresses the problem of sin, showing the need for salvation. An earlier 30hour audio version, analytical commentary of isaiah, while containing the same kind of content, couldnt include the many supporting verses of scripture and crossreferences a written commentary can. Since i would never presume to be the final word on any verse of scripture, let alone an entire chapter, please take this commentary on the first chapter how it is offered, with a grain of salt. The new testament quotes and applies more scriptures from 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. Isaiah 1 to 9 free bible commentary in easy english. What you need to know about the book of isaiah core.
The book of isaiah was written between 739 and 681 b. Since isaiah is a long book i have divided it into 3 sections. Isaiah prop hesied during the reign of king uzziah, king jotham, king ahaz, king hezekiah, and probably king manasseh of judah. Book of isaiah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. His call to prophecy about 742 bce coincided with the beginnings of the westward expansion of the assyrian empire, which. The word prophet in the hebrew means a mouthpiece, and isaiah was truly the mouthpiece of god.
He describes what would happen to judah and israel. While the book of isaiah provides several historical touch points that anchor the prophet in a particular period of. The vision of isaiah the son of amoz, which he saw concerning judah and jerusalem in the days of. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of isaiah in easy english. The babylonians learn about ancient babylon and the people who. Simple tips for understanding the book of isaiah is.
The book is a collection of oracles, prophecies, and reports. Isaiah was charged with proclaiming the downfall of israel and of judah in punishment for the unfaithfulness of the people and their failure to repent. The first main part contains the outer and the second the inner history of the people of god. Isaiah was living in the south, in the land of judah, in the city of jerusalem, during a time when king uzziah had died. Refer to enrichment e throughout your study of the book of isaiah. Book of isaiah explained discover books of the bible. Best commentaries and books on isaiah logos bible software. The first part protoisaiah prophesies death and destruction, but keeps lightening it up with cheery prophecies of a good and holy kingdom at the end of time.
The book of isaiah, chapters 9 the new international commentary on the old testament book 1 of 2. This echoes the meaning of isaiahs name, which means the salvation of yahweh. Study isaiah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The book of isaiah 3 the book of isaiah the man, the times, and the book isaiah is often referred to as the messianic prophet, because of his many prophecies that were fulfilled in jesus. The book of isaiah begins with the verse the vision concerning judah and jerusalem that isaiah son of amoz saw isaiah 1. A teaching outline for the book of isaiah expository. The book of isaiah consists of two large parts chap. Enrichment f will provide an overview of the historical setting of the prophet isaiah s ministry.
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