The book is a collection of oracles, prophecies, and reports. In ways similar to joel, obadiah, micah, nahum and zephaniah, isaiah. Isaiah 1 to 9 free bible commentary in easy english. Book of isaiah read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Who is isaiah in the bible and why is he important. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. It is second only to psalms, which is 150 or 151 if youre orthodox. Isaiah couched this message in oracles of singular poetic beauty and power, oracles in which surprising shifts in syntax, audacious puns, and double or tripleentendre are a constant feature. Isaiah was prophet during the reign of 5 kings, most of whom were evil.
Isaiah summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of isaiah for bible study or sunday school lessons. Hanson covers isaiah 40 66 in the interpretation bible commentary ibc series, picking up where christopher seitz left off. Jan 02, 2020 his grasp of the hebrew language has been likened to that of shakespeares english, as we read in isaiah some of the most beautiful writings in the bible. Isaiah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary theology of. David guzik commentary on isaiah1 describes the vision of isaiah concerning. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation.
For about 20 years, he spoke to both the northern kingdom of israel and. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah and more. Isaiah is the first of the major old testament writing prophets those whose prophecies are written in books titled with the name of the prophet. Isaiah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible.
You may be sure that the message of the false prophet is not in the library of inspired scripture. The man, isaiah, was a prophet and preacher at the time he wrote this book. For those who are not familiar with old testament prophecy, we would like to suggest that you sit back and keep an open mind through the first dozen chapters or so of the book of isaiah. Bible study the book of isaiah introduction and overview by revelation tv.
But we must also remember that isaiahs book contains a message of hope too. The 8 th century bc prophet isaiah, son of amoz, is named as the inspired writer of the book of isaiah is 1. 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. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. We know more about isaiah than we do many other of the prophets. It is for those people who are sorry about their evil deeds. A commentary on isaiah with emphasis on the messianic hope religious supply. The masoretic text of the book is by far the superior text type, even though it retains the difficulties and archaisms of the language. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. Study isaiah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Bible study the book of isaiah introduction and overview.
Isaiah is the first of all prophetic books in the modern editions as well as in the hebrew bible where he is the first of the later prophets. The student may want to have the aid of a commentary when preparing for class. Isaiah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The complete book of isaiah is an anthology of poems composed chiefly by the great prophet, but also by disciples, some of whom came many years after isaiah. Nov 05, 2019 bible study the book of isaiah introduction and overview by revelation tv. And the author, isaiah, who is called the prince of prophets, shines above all the other writers and prophets of scripture. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Many modern scholars think that there was more than one author to the book of isaiah. Horrified by the demand of the assyrians, hezekiah rent his clothes a sign of mourning, went into the house of the lord the temple, and sent for isaiah the prophet. The message of isaiah the book of isaiah is one of the most important books of the old testament. Isaiah, in my opinion, is the most spiritual of the old testament books. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
It is designed to help christians learn more about the bible they love so much and to think through it the way god intended. As is the case with nearly all the books of the prophets, the book of isaiah takes its name from its writer. His book covers the common prophetic themes of impending. The prophetic books are filled with events that are local and fulfilled.
A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of isaiah in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. This marvelous verse carries me straight to the third of the three lessons that wewhether jews or notcan learn from the book of isaiah today as we enter the 21st century. The book of isaiah provides us with the most comprehensive prophetic picture of jesus christ in the entire old testament.
Isaiah everymans bible commentary resourcing the church. The historical background for the book of isaiah spans more than two centuries, beginning with the ascension to the assyrian throne of tiglathpilezer iii in 745 b. One of the other contemporaries of isaiah and hosea is micah, whose prophetic book we will be reading from soon. About team theological foundations impact stories partners license. Top 5 commentaries on the book of isaiah ligonier ministries. Bible study isaiah chapter 11 part 2 by revelation tv. Title and theological theme, including also jeremiah, ezekiel and the twelve minor prophets so called because of their small size by comparison with the major prophetic books of isaiah, jeremiah and ezekiel, and not at all suggesting that they are of minor importance. While the book of isaiah provides several historical touch points that anchor the prophet in a particular period of judahs history, the book ranges in its visions from isaiahs own times through to the end of time when god creates new heavens and a new earth is.
Oswalt, new international commentary on the old testament nicot, eerdmans, 1986, 759 pp. Best commentaries and books on isaiah logos bible software. It is fitting for judgment to begin at the house of god, so the lord has first spoken to israel and judah. There is also an outline of the book which will be followed in the class meeting in discussing the book. Read isaiah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. With this post, we begin to look at the best commentaries on the old testament prophetic books.
A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of isaiah. While we dont have a lot of information about his life, his inspired writings and prophecies have been preserved for generations in the bible. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary. Learning from isaiah norman podhoretz, commentary magazine. Isaiah is the first book containing the writings of the prophets of the bible. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading isaiah understanding the bible commentary series. For a fuller treatment of the text consider homer hailey s. As is the case with nearly all the books of the prophets, the book of isaiah takes its name from. While little is known of the personal life of the prophet, he is considered to be one of the greatest of them all. Book of isaiah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. The book of isaiah is the secondlongest book in the bible in terms of chapters at a robust 66.
The major concern has been the relationship of the qumran material to the mt. This summary of the book of isaiah provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of isaiah. Isaiah 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Free online library of bible commentaries to help you understand the old and new testament. This echoes the meaning of isaiahs name, which means the salvation of yahweh. In summary, isaiah the person is known primarily through what he says, not what he does. Gods prophet of doom and deliverance quality publications. The wellknown passage that begins isaiah 2 is repeated in micah 4, although micah adds another element, as we will later see. Isaiah was married to a prophetess who bore him at least two sons isaiah 7. His speeches focus on judahs wrong political policies as reflections of their lack of trust in god. In the hebrew bible the book of isaiah initiates a division called the latter prophets for the former prophets see introduction to joshua. In a book like isaiah, historical events are presented out of order and right next to future prophecies without obvious distinctions between the two.
This book contains the prophesies of isaiah, the son of amoz, who ministered from about 740 to 680 b. It is isaiah who writes in the most detailed manner of the promised messiah. 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. Learn about the book of isaiah in this bible study video.
The book derives its title from the author, whose name means yahweh is salvation, and is similar to the names joshua, elisha, and jesus. The centerpiece is isaiahs unrivaled chapter 53, portraying christ as the slain lamb of god. 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. As we read isaiahs book, we must always remember those things. His name, yeshaiah in hebrew, means yahweh is salvation, and his name aptly summarizes the content of his writings. In the introduction to this work, oswalt considers isaiahs background, unity of composition, date and authorship, canonicity, hebrew text, theology, and problems of interpretation, and he offers a select bibliography for further research.
We do not know anything more about isaiahs father amoz not the same. The vision of isaiah the son of amoz, which he saw concerning judah and jerusalem in the days of uzziah, jotham, ahaz, and hezekiah, kings of judah. 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. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of isaiah in easy. It warns them of what will happen to them if they continue to oppose god. Plus, its full of strange symbols like the sprout that grows out of the root of jesse. Book of isaiah overview insight for living ministries. In the preface, the author gives his explanation for why the book of isaiah was divided in this series while most other books of the bible were not. If youll do so, were confident that you will learn a great deal, much of which may make you feel uncomfortable at first.
Recognizing that this is a day of trouble, the king went to prayer for the remnant of survivors within the besieged city. Isaiah 61 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. Jan 05, 2016 catholic scripture study international has a great number of choices, and today i am going to tell you about one of their latest the book of isaiah. Blue letter bible is now partnering with wordboarda whiteboard animation project developed by james street that focuses on explaining books or passages in the bible in a fun, simple way. Though the book of isaiah was written over 2,500 years ago, it is well worth reading through the entire book, because in it we see much wisdom that still applies to our christian lives today. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. Isaiah 1 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. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. The bulk of the book of isaiah consists of the prophet isaiah giving voice to gods assessment of israels failure to live up to the covenant between god and israel. Isaiah understanding the bible commentary series kindle edition by goldingay, john, hubbard, robert, johnston, robert.
Although isaiah was not the first prophet his prophecies form the longest and most extensive prophetic book of holy scripture. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Isaiah is often referred to as the prince of prophets by commentators and biblical scholars because of the. Isaiah chapters 16 free bible commentary in easy english. For a brief treatment of the book, i recommend wayne jacksons book, isaiah. I must confess that, unlike most people, i do not locate this third lesson in the great visions for which the book is most esteemed. Isaiah understanding the bible commentary series kindle.