Isaiah 9 verse 6 commentary on the book

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us. Pulpit commentary comments with other commentaries see also verse by verse commentary on isaiah under construction introduction. The day olivet was split for a description of the book. But as we see later on in the book chapters 38 and 39, hezekiah died as. With its series of past judgments and repeated refrain, the oracle resembles am 4. In the description of that king isaiah is led to use words which cannot find a complete fulfilment in any child of man. Unfortunately, we seem to pull this passage out of the box only during the holidays. Isaiah 9 is the ninth chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. So far as the relation between his novel attempt at exposition and the. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible.

Isaiah institute 4 isaiahs prophecy of gods elect avraham gileadi isaiah institute 5 babylon in the prophecy of isaiah avraham gileadi isaiah institute 6 the king of assyriababylon avraham gileadi. For a synopsis of my book zechariah and jewish renewal, written by allan ashurst see. In the past he humbled the land of zebulun and the land of naphtali, but in the future he will honor galilee of the nations, by the way of the sea, beyond the jordan. As mentioned above, the gospels contain many references to the old testament and to the book of isaiah specifically. Darkness the expression is general and so may well comprehend both calamity and ignorance, idolatry and profaneness, in which those parts were eminently involved. What are the different names and titles of jesus christ.

What about jesus and literal interpretation of isaiah 9. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah 9 and more. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real. They craved the power of money and the recognition and influence it drew, and took enormous pride in their military, political, and. A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. Matthew for example quoted isaiah at least nine times and specifically a verse associated with the passage related to your question, isaiah 9.

Rashi and similarly other jewish commentaries explains the meaning of this verse very. The canonical proximity and thematic similarity would make a similar historical context for isaiah 9 and 11 plausible. 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 word translated government misrah occurs only here and in ver. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. Dip into chapters 15 at random, and you will find yourself reading about judahs sin or gods judgment. Then see steven masood the most knowledgable in the world, former muslim who is now a christian minister, now living in england. God sometimes, in righteous judgment, gives men up to blindness of mind, because they will not receive the truth in the love of it. The picture of a kingdom of peace could not be complete without the manifestation of a king. The book derives its title from the author, whose name means yahweh is salvation, and is similar to the names joshua, elisha, and jesus. But when the gospel comes to any place, to any soul, light comes. Those that want the gospel, walk in darkness, and in the utmost danger.

The tabernacle of ancient israel brief overview of the tabernacle of moses in the wilderness and the ark of the covenant. Bible roman empire map large map of the roman empire in the early first century click around on the places. It has been said that the biblical prophets are survival literature of wartorn communities, and isaiah 9. In these conditions, hunger and depopulation were ever present challenges facing the people. Isaiah verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry. Isaiah 9 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.

It is probably to be connected with sat, prince, and israel government was regarded as a burden, to be. Chances are you either sing it or hear it several times every christmas season. Those who are looking for a brief nontechnical commentary on the book of isaiah would do well to consider the volume by barry webb in the bible speaks today series. Verses 17 but there shall be no gloom to her that was in anguish. Commentary on isaiah indepth verse by verse study of isaiah. Many hear the sound of gods word, but do not feel the power of it. And he said, go, and tell this people not my people, for i disown them as they have rejected me. Isaiah 9 nevertheless, there will be no more bible gateway.

The government shall be upon his shoulder that is, the ensign of government. And he will be called wonderful counselor, mighty god, everlasting father, prince of peace. Nevertheless the gloom will not be upon her who is distressed, as when at first he lightly esteemed. 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. And his name will be called wonderful counselor, mighty god, eternal father, prince of peace. Isaiah institute 4 isaiah s prophecy of gods elect avraham gileadi isaiah institute 5 babylon in the prophecy of isaiah avraham gileadi isaiah institute 6 the king of assyriababylon. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading isaiah the niv application commentary. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. Isaiah the niv application commentary kindle edition.

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. Handel included those words in one of the great choruses of his messiah oratorio. In the year that king uzziah died, i saw the lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of his robe filled the temple. Study isaiah 9 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Barry webb the message of isaiah the bible speaks today, 1997. Instead of the darkness and doom of the present time in judah, we hear isaiah in v.

Having spoken of the glorious light, and joy, and victory of gods. The great isaiah scroll directory of qumran dead sea scroll. Further clear testimonies to the unity of isaiah are the scrolls found at the dead sea. To a destitute people isaiah announces a coming age when night will be transformed to day. Read isaiah 9 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Isaiah 6 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. None of the titles mentioned in this verse, wonderful counselor, mighty god, everlasting father, prince of peace are applied to jesus in the bible. The first verse of chapter 1 speaks isaiahs vision.

The servant songs chapters 4253 of the book of isaiah contain four servant songs. This whole passage reduced to its proper and entire form, and healed of the dislocation which it suffers by the absurd division of the chapters, makes a distinct prophecy, and a just poem, remarkable for the regularity of its disposition and the elegance of its plan. F15 see my book of the prophecies of the messiah p. The everlasting father the father of the everlasting age. The book of isaiah is mentioned around 60 times in the nt, which is more than all other prophets together. Enslaved by the superstition of astrology, they were more concerned about what the omens read than the judgment of god verse 6. His name will be called wonderful, counselor, mighty god, everlasting father, prince of peace. This verse was put on the titlepage of early english bibles, claiming the right of all to hear what jehovah hath spoken.

The servant is gods agent to do gods work in the world. Isaiahs tone throughout is critical and condemnatory. Nov 17, 20 isaiah 9 likewise announces a new era, the sign of this new era will be a child. You can find the best commentary on isaiah for you using the tools on the right side.

You can break isaiah down into roughly three parts. However, it describes the greatness of his leadership that will be reflected in the wisdom of his works before being enthroned as the ruler of the world tomorrow. Bible commentary on the book of isaiah, chapter 6, by dr. Matthew viewed the messianic passages of the book of isaiah as very literal in. The everlasting fatherthe father of the everlasting age. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of zebulun and the land of naphtali. And the government will rest on his shoulders verse by verse commentary. Mackay works through each section of the book, verse by verse, and concludes with practical reflections. The history of rome brief overview of roman history from her dawn to the first punic war. Isaiah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. David guzik commentary on isaiah 9, which describes the hope for israel, giving. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation.

Isaiah 9 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. It seems surprising that the events of chapter 6 are reported where they are rather than at the beginning of the book. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In chapter 9, isaiah is speaking to the southern kingdom of israel judah before. Isaiah 9 likewise announces a new era, the sign of this new era will be a child. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet isaiah, and is one of the books of the prophets. The word of god herewith confirms the unity of the book itself. Note the connection of the two books, isaiah the necessary sequel to deuteronomy. Think not that i am come to send peace on the earth, i came. David guzik commentary on isaiah 9, which describes the hope for israel, giving a very well known prophecy on the coming of the messiah. Recently i was told by a lutheran pastor that this verse cannot be.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. Isaiah the niv application commentary kindle edition by oswalt, john. For that which god designs, in smiting us, is, to turn us to himself. The glorious messiah and the messianic age isaiah 9.

Two ancient sources provide an interpretation of isaiah 9. The babylonians learn about ancient babylon and the people who. 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. This is not the first beginning of isaiahs prophecies, but his inauguration to a higher degree of the prophetic office. In light of these and many more passages it can be defended that the prophetic passage of isaiah 9. But you should know that the twelfth song of the first movement captures the exuberant, skipping joy of isaiah 9. Isaiah now turns to introduce the one who will transform the gloom and despair of war into the joy and peace of a time of righteousnessthe messiah.