His book is extensively read and quoted by orthodox jews, messianic jews as well as gentile. The word that isaiah the son of amos saw concerning judah and jerusalem. Andrew davis provides theological depth and shows seasoned pastoral care in his commentary on the book of isaiah. Seldom does a pastor or sunday school teacher give a full exposition of the book of isaiah. The book of isaiah is mentioned around 60 times in the nt, which is more than all other prophets together.
Again, within chapters 9, another division is apparent. Isaiah is a book that unveils the full dimensions of gods judgment and salvation. Isaiah 1 to 12 isaiah 1 the opening appeal of the prophet is to the conscience. Overviews and a outline of isaiah incorporates two special charts that give an overview of the book of isaiah redemptive chart and a lightdarkness diagram. The book of isaiah provides us with the most comprehensive prophetic picture of jesus christ in the entire old testament. For the unity of the book as a whole, see the structure on p. Whoever reads it would see it as one of the new testament books, and its author as an eyewitness to the life of lord. An expository commentary on the book of isaiah a work in progress the translation used is the authors own unless otherwise indicated. 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 first main part contains the outer and the second the inner history of the people of god. The book of isaiah nicot, 1986, technical pastoral.
Alec motyer it is a one volume commentary that numbers at close to 550 pages. The chief note of the book of isaiah is varietyvariety of tone, of style, of thought, and of historical background. As the following exposition of the book of isaiah does not observe the canonical arrangement of the chapters, a short introduction is necessary upon the plan. No reader can avoid seeing that through isaiah jehovah charges his people with ungrateful, enormous, and persistent rebellion. The book of isaiah, chapters 4066 the new international. 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 40 to 48 free bible commentary in easy english. Exalting jesus in isaiah christcentered exposition commentary davis. The 8 th century bc prophet isaiah, son of amoz, is named as the inspired writer of the book of isaiah is 1. 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.
In each of these historical touch points, the prophet isaiah is directly involved with the kings in speaking gods words to them. The messiahs kingdom on earth isaiah chapters 6566 is the goal toward which all of the book of isaiah points. And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the lords house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary theology of. The book of isaiah consists of two large parts chap. 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. He has worked carefully with the text in detail without losing track of the big themes and moves of the book. Beautifully written commentary that reads like a christian living book while having the depth of a strong exegetical commentary. Overview of isaiah s 66 chapters the need for bible book introductions and individual studies of different bible books goes far beyond acquiring knowledge. The jewish bible with a modern english translation and rashis commentary english translation of the entire tanakh tanach with rashis commentary. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of isaiah in easy english. Isaiah is one of the best known prophets of the old testament. After the psalms, isaiah is the old testament book most quoted in the new testament.
In a seeming paradox, the book of isaiah also presents the messiah as one who will suffer. The book of isaiah isaiah was called the prophetical evangelist, and his book the gospel of isaiah, or the fifth gospel. This concise commentary is offered with the prayer that it may present an overview of isaiah as a whole that will permit preachers, teachers, and students to grasp the blessed truths proclaimed by. Book of isaiah overview insight for living ministries. It goes back and forth between describing the total destruction of all nations and human civilization boo, to looking forward to a time of universal peace and goodness yay. Isaiah overview john gills exposition on the whole bible. It is during the reign of the messiah that gods righteousness will be fully revealed to the world. The historical notes in the book anchoring the prophet isaiah in the sixth century before christ, begin with his receiving a vision of god. The background is given for quicker and proper assimilation of knowledge for the purpose of rightly applying the scriptures to our lives with the greatest effect possible.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of isaiah, chapters 4066 the new international commentary on the old testament. Likewise the book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants quote from isaiah more than from any other prophet. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary. Apocalyptic commentary of the book of isaiah a versebyverse analysis of isaiah s endtime prophecy for judeochristian readers. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah and more. Analytical translation with comprehensive concordance a beautiful modern english translation with concordance for facilitating word studies. Study isaiah using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Motyer divides the book and renders isaiah 7 as the book of the. Dispensational issues neal cushman addendum ortlund also the isaiah commentary in the series preaching the. The book of isaiah, chapters 4066 the new international commentary on the old testament kindle edition by oswalt, john n download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The best commentary on isaiah, hands down, is motyers stand alone volume published by intervarsity press. There are 66 chapters in all, and these are usually divided up in. Top 5 commentaries on the book of isaiah ligonier ministries. An exposition of isaiah an exposition with a new version. As an old testament scholar young concentrates primarily on the meaning of the text and expresses the force of the original language to give a fuller understanding of the prophets message. Isaiah is a book with a good number of what you might call mood swings in it. The message of isaiah the book of isaiah is one of the most. The context in chapters 15, isaiah uses harsh words to speak of judahs wickedness. According to the old tradition, the prophet isaiah was sawn asunder.
This hebrew bible was edited by esteemed translator and scholar, rabbi a. Youngs classic 3volume commentary on the book of isaiah allows the prophet to speak for himself as he gives a linebyline exegesis of the prophetic book. The isaiah text in the book of mormon is an inspired rendering of text taken originally from the brass plates of laban and which consequently predates our current isaiah texts by several centuries. His name, yeshaiah in hebrew, means yahweh is salvation, and his name aptly summarizes the content of his writings. Isaiah summary the book of isaiah has a total of 66 chapters. John oswalt the book of isaiah, chapters 9, the book of isaiah. This book is called, in the new testament, sometimes the book of the. Isaiah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Read the book of isaiah from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Book of isaiah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Read isaiah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Study isaiah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Everyone knows that the book of isaiah breaks into two parts between chapters 39 and 40. It warns them of what will happen to them if they continue to oppose god. Isaiah 2 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Young the book of isaiah new international commentary on the old testament, 1965. You will also find options for commentaries on isaiah that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more.
The book is about 150 pages and provides a critical outline of the book. Exalting jesus in isaiah christcentered exposition commentary. Prophetic exposition of the book isaiah bible guidance. Sidlow baxter, in exploring the book, quotes archibald mccraig, who writes.
He unpacks isaiah in such a way as to provide the reader with a full picture of the book s historical context, while at the same time exploring the many messianic connections to the new testament, highlighting its christcenteredness. Isaiah is the most quoted of all the prophets, being more frequently quoted by jesus, paul, peter, and john in his revelation than any other old testament prophet. Motyer offers a very good introduction to the book especially dealing with the controversial authorship of the prophecy. Isaiah is often referred to as the prince of prophets by commentators and biblical scholars because of the. After lehis departure from jerusalem with the writings of isaiah on the brass plates, some changes apparently occurred in the isaiah manuscripts from which our current bibles. However, the student will find his own efforts to be the most helpful in understanding the message of this great prophet of god.
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