Isaiah 53 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. With this alternating attention the prophet carefully weaves jerusalems imagined redemption, and a role in jerusalem for returning exiles. Mar 18, 2011 john goldingays isaiah 2001 argues that the poetic sections of protoisaiah represent the prophecies of the original isaiah, while the prose sections were sermons composed at the court of josiah in the seventh century bce. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. Isaiah 53 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The man, isaiah, was a prophet and preacher at the time he wrote this book. We should not be surprised at this title assigned to the holy messiah in the sacred scriptures, because there is a magnificent profusion of names and titles bestowed upon the son of god by the inspired writers of the bible. David guzik commentary on isaiah 53 describes the atoning suffering and the victory of the messiah, who will bear the sin of the world. I dug into this wellwritten book and have come to treasure it. The book derives its title from the author, whose name means yahweh is salvation, and is similar to the names joshua, elisha, and jesus. What does how beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news mean in isaiah 52. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him. Or what if a godly man looked at a list of murderers and said, number me. The book of isaiah chapter 53 is taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible.
You shall be redeemed without money but it doesnt mean that it doesnt cost anything. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. The key to understanding this chapter lies in correctly identifying who is speaking. Isaiah 53 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. It begins with a complaint of the small number of those that believed the report concerning him, the power of god not being exerted, isaiah 53. The middle part deals with the redemption of the world from the guilt. There is a remarkable passage in the very old book pesikta, cited in the treatise abkath rokhel, and reprinted in hulsii theologia. Chapters 2427, known as the isaiah apocalypse, are thought to be the work of an author who lived long after isaiah. To read through the entire book of isaiah, please click through the chapter links below. Isaiah 53 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Possibly, this chapter is written some time after the 701 b. What does it mean to be a root out of dry ground isaiah 53. Isaiah 53 is situated in the middle of the second section of isaiahs oracle.
Chapter 53 the two great things which the spirit of christ in the oldtestament prophets testified beforehand were the sufferings of christ and the glory that should follow, 1 pt. Now for this morning, i finally want you to open your bible to the fiftythird chapter of isaiah, isaiah chapter 53. Isaiah 53 is the fiftythird chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Isaiah institute 7 gods servant in the prophecy of isaiah avraham gileadi. Isaiah 53, new king james version nkjv the bible app. There are technically three separate parts to the book of isaiah. For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground. The book of leviticus as well as the book of numbers follow immediately after the book of exodus. But also this word referred to the angels that serve god in heaven isaiah 6.
Were these terms, this generation and his generation limited to the time and place of jesus. Those who are strong, meaning those who are obedient to the. Isaiah 53 commentary isaiah 61 commentary isaiah 63. Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the lord been revealed. The earliest known example of a jew and a christian debating the meaning of isaiah 53 is the example from 248 cited by. Protoisaiah chapters 9, deuteroisaiah chapters 4055 and tritoisaiah chapters 5666. Oct 21, 2012 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. John goldingays isaiah 2001 argues that the poetic sections of protoisaiah represent the prophecies of the original isaiah, while the prose sections were sermons composed at the court of josiah in the seventh century bce. Bible commentary on the book of isaiah, chapter 53, by dr. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of numbers. Isaiah 53 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. This strange message of a suffering servant occurs again in the next chapter. Chapter 53 occurs in the midst of isaiah s messages of consolation, which tell of the restoration of israel to prominence as gods chosen people.
The king of arad, the canaanite, who dwelt in the south, heard that israel was coming on the road to atharim, then he fought against israel and took some of them prisoners. Chapters 1 to 5 isaiah describes the people that live in judah and jerusalem. Isaiah 53 contains a prophecy of the atonement of jesus christ. David guzik commentary on isaiah 53 describes the atoning suffering and the. Apr 09, 2020 what does how beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news mean in isaiah 52.
The speaker, according to horsley, personates the repenting jews in the latter ages of the world coming over to the faith of the redeemer. Read isaiah 53 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. To whose generation was isaiah referring when he asked, who will declare his generation. Isaiah chapters 41 to 55 free bible commentary in easy english. For the 1973 american crime film, see book of numbers film. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah 53 and more. The end of isaiah 52 begins to describe the great cost of redemption, but it is a cost paid by another. Glaser explains isaiah 53 as it fits in with the rest of the bible, covering such topics as biblical relevance and accuracy, as well as biblical prophecy in general and the specific prophecies given in isaiah 53. The centerpiece is isaiahs unrivaled chapter 53, portraying christ as the slain lamb of god. But to this day few discern, or will acknowledge, that divine power which goes with the word.
His coming had been preceded by hundreds of years of prophecies. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Glaser explains isaiah 53 as it fits in with the rest of the bible, covering such topics as biblical relevance and accuracy, as well as biblical prophecy in. The book has a long and complex history, but its final form is. I came to understand the type of relationship that god had with the fathers of the jewish faith and what he desires with each of us. The passage survives in a number of autonomous and parallel manuscript traditions.
A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. The whole song of the servant includes the last three verses of isaiah 52 and twelve verses of this chapter isaiah 53. Isaiah chapter 53 verse 10 the new john gill exposition. 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. Isaiah 53 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Isaiah 53 esv who has believed what he has heard from. Isaiah 53 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground. In historical fact, we know that christ suffered numbers of false and unjust. And that which christ himself, when he expounded moses and all the prophets, showed to be the drift and scope of them all was that christ ought to suffer and then to enter into his glory, lu.
These two scriptures verses 3 and 8 prompt some additional questions and points to ponder. This chapter treats of the mean appearance of christ in human nature, his sufferings in it, and the glory that should follow. Messianic commentaries from the rabbis about isaiah 53. Why is jesus referred to as a man of sorrows in isaiah 53. The armies of israel now begin to emerge out of the wilderness, and to come into a land inhabited, to enter upon action, and take possession of the. A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. This book is an indepth study of the 53rd chapter of the book of isaiah. Invite students as they study isaiah 53 to look for truths that can help them when they experience. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. Augustine on isaiah 53 it is not a prophecy, it is a gospel.
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. He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. Isaiah 53 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. In chapter 52 in verse, the targum reads, behold my servant the messiah. 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. He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry.
He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. Isaiah 53 is better understood when we understand what god has said in the previous chapter. Numbers with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant,and as a. This is an excellent book to read about isaiah chapter 53. Numbers 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. And we are about to embark on a study of this immensely important portion of the. It is prophecy about the purpose of messiahs coming into the world. Is isaiah 53 the suffering servant a prophecy about jesus. Isaiah 53 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. Chapters 4055 are known as deuteroisaiah and date from the. Winterstein written as a conference paper in 1969 in his commentary on jesaias zwei august pieper outlined the last 21 chapters of the book of isaiah into 3 chief parts, each of which consists of 9 chapters.
The book of numbers begins with the words and the lord spake unto moses in the wilderness of sinai, in the tabernacle of the congregation, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they were come out of the land of egypt. This is the holy book of isaiah, known as the book of the prophet isaiah. Numbers 21 to 36 free bible commentary in easy english. David guzik commentary on numbers 21, where god sends fiery serpents among. On each page, you will find a chapter of the book of isaiah that you will be able to read through. But the mere mention of a book by the bible doesnt mean that the book. Mitch glaser is orderly, detailed, and easy to understand. Isaiah 53 is the fiftythird chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament. Proto isaiah chapters 9, deutero isaiah chapters 4055 and trito isaiah chapters 5666. Isaiah 53 suffering, servant, sorrows, despised, rejected suffering savior chapter isaiah 53. Chapter 21 starts the third part of the book of numbers. Commentaries for isaiah 52 are included with isaiah 53 because isaiah 52.
Isaiah, in my opinion, is the most spiritual of the old testament books. This is one of the best older expositions of the book from a hebrew scholar. He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Isaiah chapters 41 to 55 free bible commentary in easy. Throughout the chapter god declares that he will restore israel to her land. An exposition of isaiah chapter 53 biblical theology.
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