The strongest argument for the unity of isaiah is the expression the holy one of israel, a title for god that occurs 12 times in. Isaiah 22, new international version niv the bible app. The preferring of eliakim, who should do his country better service, to his place. Isaiah 22 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
It is during the reign of the messiah that gods righteousness will be fully revealed to the world. In a seeming paradox, the book of isaiah also presents the messiah as one who will suffer. He saves them from their own selfinvented salvations, so that they can walk in the light of his love. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox. And the key of the house of david will i lay upon his shoulder. The displacing of shebna, a bad man, and turning him out of the treasury v. In that day, saith the lord of hosts, shall the nail that is fastened in the sure place be removed, and be cut down, and fall. Wesley, explanatory notes upon the old testament, 20712072. The inhabitants flee to the tops of the houses, either to observe the enemy or to. Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary genesis 49 commentary. In this accessible commentary on the book of isaiah, raymond c. And the author, isaiah, who is called the prince of prophets, shines above all the other writers and prophets of scripture. This takes place in the early stages of the millennium. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god.
What will it avail, whether we are laid in a magnificent tomb, or covered with the green sod. Of course, as events transpire, they will probably be getting pretty good hints, but at least in the way god sets matters up here, they do not really understand until they see this prophecy being fulfilled before their eyes. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition. The messiahs kingdom on earth isaiah chapters 6566 is the goal toward which all of the book of isaiah points. I will place on his shoulder the key to the house of david. He will be a father to those who live in jerusalem and to the people of judah. Other forerunner commentary entries containing isaiah 22. Gods prophet of doom and deliverance quality publications. Isaiah 22 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. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of isaiah in the bible king james version.
What ails you now, that you have all gone up to the housetops, you who are full of noise, a tumultuous city, a joyous city. And i will place on his shoulder the key of the house of david. Isaiah 22 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Her slain men are not slain with the sword, but with famine. 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. But as often happens in isaiah, these invasions are presented as mingled. Tarshish is commonly associated with a region in the iberian peninsula, but this identification is by no means certain. Isaiah 22 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Isaiah 22 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.
These are all of the chapters of the book of isaiah. 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. Finally, israel comes to the conclusion that he is their god. And the key a key is that by which a house is locked or opened. Watch our overview video on chapters 4066 of the book of isaiah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Posted on 8 jul 2012 to 24,555 followers, with 11 retweets. The name isaiah means the salvation of the lord or the lord is salvation. Then it will come about in that day, that i will summon my servant eliakim the son of hilkiah, bible commentaries isaiah 22.
Isaiah 22 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary smith, gary v. The servant songs chapters 4253 of the book of isaiah contain four servant songs. The key the government, the power of opening and shutting, of letting men into it, or putting them out of it, whereof a key is a fit emblem. Therefore in that day the lord god of hosts called you to weeping, to wailing, to shaving the head and to wearing sackcloth. Your slain menare not slain with the sword, nor dead in.
It is the burden of the valley of vision, of judah and jerusalem. Isaiah 22, new living translation nlt the bible app. What aileth thee now, that thou art wholly gone up to the housetops. At that time the lord, the lord of heavens armies, called you to weep and mourn. Isaiah institute 2 america in the prophecy of isaiah avraham gileadi isaiah institute 3 an evil alliance of nations avraham gileadi isaiah institute 4 isaiah s prophecy of. Next chapter of isaiah the book of isaiah, chapter 22 we hope that you find the content of the book of isaiah, chapter 22 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 of god reveals this prophetic key in both the old and new testaments. Isaiah 22 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Introduction to isaiah chapter 22 on the housetops and hanging over the railing to get a better view of the crises. And it shall come to pass in that day, that i will call my servant eliakim the son of hilkiah. Exposition to isaiah chapter 22 1 the burden of the valley of vision. For a fuller treatment of the text consider homer haileys a commentary on isaiah with emphasis on the messianic hope religious supply.
Verses 17 the title of this prophecy is very observable. There was a peculiar sort of robe and girdle, which was the badge of his office, which should be taken from him and given to eliakim. Now also they discovered their carnal confidence and their carnal security. In isaiah, the septuagint is inconsistent in the rendering of the hebrew word. The servant is gods agent to do gods work in the world. He told you to shave your heads in sorrow for your sins and to wear clothes of burlap to show. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary book 22 kindle edition by craig l.
Anyone who approaches a st udy of this book must do it with fear and trembling. Read isaiah 22 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Verse 22 22 and the key of the house of david will i lay upon his shoulder. It is not only mentioned in the books of kings and chronicles, but the son of. Isaiah prophesizes against babylon, saying elam and media allies of the assyrians will attack, babylon will fall, and all of its images of its gods will be destroyed. And the key of the house of david will i lay upon his shoulder as the robe and the baldric, mentioned in the preceding verse, were the ensigns of power and authority, so likewise was the key the mark of office, either sacred or civil. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin.
Gileadi explain, decode and unseal all of isaiah including decoding isaiah s literary devices. There the approach of the assyrian armies and the devastation wrought on the northern cities of judah by the assyrians is pictured. Study isaiah 22 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. In all probability it relates to the events of 701, the lifting of sennacheribs siege of jerusalem. Intro to isaiah biblica the international bible society. Nov 21, 2010 posts about summary isaiah 22 written by atozmom. Calvin, commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah, 333. The book of isaiah provides us with the most comprehensive prophetic picture of jesus christ in the entire old testament. Sidlow baxter, in exploring the book, introduces his analysis of isaiah with the observation. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In allusion either to magistrates carrying a key on their shoulder, hanging down from thence, having a hook at one end of it fit for that purpose. David guzik commentary on isaiah 22, where isaiah denounces jerusalem and shebna, the kings chief steward, who used his office to glorify himself. 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. You can break isaiah down into roughly three parts.
Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah 22 and more. Christ will reign personally on this earth as we know it, as well as in the new heavens and new earth rev. Calvin, commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah, 332. Isaiah 22 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The key of the kings treasurechambers and of the gates of the palace was the natural symbol of the chamberlains or viziers office, and, as in isaiah 9. Many scholars today challenge the claim that isaiah wrote the entire book that bears his name. A new translation with a presentation player lets you listen to dr. Isaiah 22 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. The book of isaiah is centered on the babylonian exile, which began in 586 b. Isaiah 22 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. First, isaiah speaks in the second person directly to shebna.
But similar incursions by the assyrians in either 711 or 701 b. I the lord speak righteousness, i declare things that are right. Not having an eye to god in the use of the means of their preservation v. The leaders had fled and were apprehended by the enemy and bound with chains and le. But they were regardless of god in all these preparations. Isaiah is the first book containing the writings of the prophets of the bible. The book of isaiah, chapter 22 we hope that you find the content of the book of isaiah, chapter 22 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.
An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary book 22. The predicted siege of jerusalem by sennacherib chapter 22. Isaiah foretells the invasion of jerusalem by the assyrians and the babylonians. Isaiah john macarthur overview of isaiah charles swindoll why is isaiah so important. Edom and arabia will fall as well to the assyrians. David guzik commentary on isaiah 22, where isaiah denounces jerusalem. Florida, and author of several books, including the next great move of. I will call my servant eliakim by my spirit fitting him for the work, and moving the heart of hezekiah to call him to it. It is a unified, woven whole that ultimately shows that god saves sinners. Isaiah 22 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, spanning 23 volumes, covered the entire bible with verse by verse.
To study the book of isaiah is like tackling the bible as a whole. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading matthew. Book notes barnes book notes jamieson, fausset, and brown book notes. No entry exists in forerunner commentary for isaiah 22. This change of persons is characteristic of many passages in the bible. This chapter is a further description of the siege of the city of jerusalem by sennacherib but is described in a vision before the event. The servants of god, who foresee and warn sinners of coming miseries, are affected by the prospect. In that day, declares the lord almighty, the peg driven into the firm place will give way. Warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. I said not unto the seed of jacob, seek ye me in vain.
The king of egypt set him a vassal king in the place of his brother 2ch3604, 2ki2334. The lord gave him the opportunity, knowing he would fail v25. Verses 511 for it is a day of discomfiture, and of treading down, and of perplexity, from the lord, jehovah of hosts, in the valley of vision. The court of hezekiah, and the officers of that court.