Commentary on the book of isaiah chapter 11 verse 6

It is a very good transition in prophecy whether it be so in rhetoric or no, and a very common one, to pass from the prediction of the temporal deliverances of the church to that of the great salvation, which in the fulness of time should be wrought out by jesus christ, of which the other were types and figures, to which all the prophets bore witness. The branch from jesse a shoot will come up from the stump of jesse. Nov 18, 2012 it would be true for jesus preaching as well see the citation of isaiah 6. Isaiah s sixtysix chapters contain equal parts history and prophecy, judgment and redemption, sorrow and joy. Ecclesiastes, song of songs, isaiah, jeremiah, vol. Christs powerful rule is clearly seen in isaiah 11. Christ, a branch cut of the root of jesse, endued with the spirit of the lord, should set up a kingdom by the preaching of his word, ver. Isaiah chapters 7 to 12 free bible commentary in easy. The history of rome brief overview of roman history from her dawn to the first punic war. Pulpit commentary comments with other commentaries see also verse by verse commentary on isaiah under construction introduction. Isaiah chapters 7 to 12 free bible commentary in easy english. In the time of isaiah, israel was a little nation often caught in the middle of the wars between three superpowers. 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. Five arguments are given to show these verses are one unit and require a figurative interpretation to.

Showing mercy where he desire and executing his wrath where he desire. This chapter can be divided into two main parts, verses 19 and verses 1116, with verse 10 as a connecting statement between them. But yet in it shall be a tenth a small remnant reserved, that number being put indefinitely. Five arguments are given to show it is one unit and requires a figurative interpretation to best understand it part of the old testament bible teaching commentary. The stem of jesse christ will judge in righteousnessthe knowledge about god will cover the earth in the millenniumthe lord will raise an ensign and gather israel. Obbie beal on isaiah 11 above we learn jehovah god continue his work among mankind, building when he desire, and casting down when he desire. The everlasting father the father of the everlasting age. Many hear the sound of gods word, but do not feel the power of it. Commentary on isaiah 11 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Men of fierce, and cruel dispositions, shall be so transformed by the grace of christ, that they shall become gentle, and tractable. The expositors bible commentary isaiah, jeremiah, lamentations, ezekiel volume 6 geoffrey grogan grogan seems to justify various aspects of both a literal and a spiritualizing approach to isaiah, although he does not replace israel with the church the book of isaiah, like other ot prophetic scriptures, has been understood in more than.

Isaiahs sixtysix chapters contain equal parts history and prophecy, judgment and redemption, sorrow and joy. It is probably to be connected with sat, prince, and israel. There are 66 chapters in all, and these are usually divided up in three sections. The footnotes assert that chapter 6 is not the beginning of isaiah s ministry, but a new assignment.

I have reared sons, brought them up, but they have revolted against me. Isaiah 6 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The first verse of chapter 1 speaks isaiahs vision. This book contains prophesies attributed to the prophet isaiah. Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah volume 4 by john calvin. Again in this chapter isaiah returns to one of his favorite topics, the messiah and his kingdom, revealing that he will descend through the posterity of the family of. Isaiah mentions the robes, temple, and seraphim, but not the form of god himself.

He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what. King solomon used the great trees from lebanon to build his temple. The government shall be upon his shoulder that is, the ensign of government. In chapters 15 the prophet calls on judah to repent, but after the revelation of isa. Verse 34 as verse 33 links back to verse 18, this verse links ahead to isaiah 11. Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah volume 4. Isaiah 6 new international version niv isaiahs commission. Isaiah 11 is the eleventh chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. And it shall return out of the babylonish captivity, into their own land. Despite the discouraging direction of chapter 6, verse ends the chapter with a glimmer of hope. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus. The peaceful character of christs kingdom and subjects.

The context or setting of isaiah 11 is clearly a supernatural scene and therefore is is not at all difficult to interpret verses 6 8 as literally true as a result of divine alteration of the lions diet and digestive tract not to mention gods ability to do likewise for the wolf, the leopard and the young lion of verse 6 isaiah 11. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. The southern nation of judah had some 11 kings before isaiahs ministry, some good and some bad. The new international commentary on the old testament. The book derives its title from the author, whose name means yahweh is salvation, and is similar to the names joshua, elisha, and jesus. Most notable among them is the three volume set by edward j. In those verses, the idea is that the lord has armies of angels. Isaiah s name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah. Proto isaiah chapters 9, deutero isaiah chapters 4055 and trito isaiah chapters 5666.

You can break isaiah down into roughly three parts. When gods time is come for the deliverance of his people, mountains of opposition shall become plains before him. Even the structure of the book the number of chapters in isaiah mirrors the number of books in the bible implies a mystery to be unraveled. And it shall come to pass in that day, that the lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be left, from assyria, and from egypt, and from pathros, and from cush, and from elam, and from shinar, and from hamath, and from the islands of the sea. In any case isaiah had a fairly free entry to the kings court in jerusalem is. This chapter, by a particular designation of isaiah to the prophetic office, 18, introduces, with great solemnity, a declaration of the whole tenor of the diving conduct in reference to his people, who, on account of their unbelief and impenitence, should for a very long period be given up to a judicial blindness and hardness of heart, 9,10. His rule is an obvious outgrowth of his personal ministry. The spirit of the lord will rest on him the spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the spirit of counsel and of might, the spirit of the knowledge and fear of the lord and he will delight in the fear of the lord. 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. Now, the lord is looking over the stumps, and causes a branch to grow out of one of them, the root of the family of jesse, davids father. As mentioned above, the gospels contain many references to the old testament and to the book of isaiah specifically. Not worrying as he was wont, but made tame and tractable.

Matthew for example quoted isaiah at least nine times and specifically a verse associated with the passage related to your question, isaiah 9. It would seem appropriate for isaiahs call to be reported in chapter 1 instead of chapter 6. Paul clearly interprets it as related to the messiah when he quotes this verse in romans 15. On each page, you will find a chapter of the book of isaiah that you will be able to read through. There shall come forth a rod from the stem of jesse. It would be true for jesus preaching as well see the citation of isaiah 6. It would seem appropriate for isaiah s call to be reported in chapter 1 instead of chapter 6. Isaiah 6 new international version niv isaiahs commission 6 in the year that king uzziah died, i saw the lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne. We should humble ourselves before christ and constantly seek his anointing by his spirit and live out our lives doing the will of god. What about jesus and literal interpretation of isaiah 9. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible. The cycle to fall away from the lord book of judges. Isaiah chapters 16 free bible commentary in easy english. Verse 3b isaiah also uses the name lord of everything many times.

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 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 as calvin thinks the custom of the prophets was to the door of the temple, as with us proclamations are fixed to public places, that all might read them habakkuk 2. It seems surprising that the events of chapter 6 are reported where they are rather than at the beginning of the book. A commentary on isaiah with emphasis on the messianic hope religious supply. As with any bible verses, there are a number of ways in which they can be interpreted. Isaiah is outside, near the altar in front of the temple. As isaiahs ministry began, there was a national crisis in the northern nation of israel. To read through the entire book of isaiah, please click through the chapter links below. It is a very good transition in prophecy whether it be so in rhetoric or no, and a very common one, to pass from the prediction of the temporal. Isaiah 6 niv isaiahs commission in the year bible gateway. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. The first verse of chapter 1 speaks isaiah s vision. Isaiah 11 there shall come forth a shoot from the stump of.

God sometimes, in righteous judgment, gives men up to blindness of mind, because they will not receive the truth in the love of it. Isaiah 11, new international version niv the bible app. There are technically three separate parts to the book of isaiah. The members of his church should live in peace and unity, ver. After the psalms, isaiah is the old testament book most quoted in the new testament. But the position of the vision in the book is strongly against this view. Bible roman empire map large map of the roman empire in the early first century click around on the places. Next chapter of isaiah the book of isaiah, chapter 11 we hope that you find the content of the book of isaiah, chapter 11 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. The word translated government misrah occurs only here and in ver. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god. Isaiah verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry. This indeed is declared in plain words in the next verse.