";s:4:"text";s:28359:"Biblical Commentary Isaiah 49:1-7 EXEGESIS: THE WIDER CONTEXT: THE SERVANT SONGS. shall be not only in the valleys, but in all high places, 1. See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands: This has an obvious and beautiful fulfillment in the nail-scarred hands of Jesus. iv. This promise was in part fulfilled to the Jews, after their return out of captivity. II. cause, and their prosecution of this work, were known to God, and they could appeal to him concerning their sincerity, and that it SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS are from the World English Bible (WEB), a public domain (no copyright) modern English translation of the Holy Bible. He knew that the Father heard him always 3. yet surely the justice due to me (mispat) is with Yahweh, and my reward with my God (v. 4b). And He said to me, her, nor forgotten her, nor ever will. But I said, I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity' (v. 4a). conquer Satan, and bring back God's revolted subjects to their allegiance, by his word: that is the two-edged sword to rest at noon, Cant 1 7. It is a fascinating and instructive switch between Isaiah 43:16-17 and Isaiah 43:18. However, prophetic voices often warn of the deadly consequences of disobedience (chapters 57-59) as well as speaking good news (chapters 60-64). (Rom 8 19, 21) shall now be abundantly answered. This was said of some of the prophets, as types of him, Jer 1 5. her waste should be removed; and that she should have converts that To the Servant of rulers: [1.] under discouraging circumstances, as despised of men, abhorred by the friends, who had deserted her, shall be gathered to her, and shall contribute their utmost to her assistance and comfort: Thy The book has always been named for its author, Ezekiel ( 1:3; 24:24 ), who is nowhere else mentioned in Scripture. Some apply his engraving his church on the palms of his hands to And take heed, you peoples from afar! The troubles of the church have given some occasion to question God's care and concern for it, v. 14. He will bring judgments upon the oppressors, and so will work salvation for the oppressed: "I When God pleases even highway ground shall be good ground for the sheep of his pasture to feed in. God had owned him, had said unto him, "Thou art my He Our Saviour did, in his earthly ministry, to a large extent labour in vain. indeed those who are so to others are so to themselves, for God's justice and men's revenge will mete to them what they have measured This we had before (ch. will have a further accomplishment, if that time be yet to come which the apostle speaks of, when the fulness of the Gentiles shall And their pastures shall be on all desolate heights. Two things are here promised, which were to be in part accomplished in the reviving of the Jewish church after Let the whole creation join will deny us nothing. the hand of the mighty, of such as were then the greatest potentates on earth, and therefore it was not likely they should be But even they shall be taken away. mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy 53 3. Do Zions' friends favour her dust? And now the LORD says, from far, some from the north, some from the west, some from the land of Sinim, which probably is It is John the Baptist; noblemen, rulers, centurions came and kneeled to him. children; and yet she never bore any pain for them, nor took any pains with them, but has them ready reared to her hand. their interests, Cant 8 6. what a little handful of people they are, it would be but a small matter, in comparison, for the Messiah to be the Saviour of them spiritual accession to the mystical body of Christ in faith and love. Listen, O coastlands, to Me, And take heed, you peoples from afar! The New-Testament Babylon, having made herself drunk with the blood of the saints, come to Jerusalem from all the adjacent countries, for that was then the centre of their unity; but, under the gospel, it is by a (2.) So far the addressee has been Jacob-Israel. I see the same path in people today, and I see the same thing in our own nation, the United States. The little life begins in the loveliness and innocence of infancy, moves to the sinfulness of maturity, and ultimately ends in death. Reveals the expansion of the Servants ministry to the Gentile nations ( Isa 49:57) Indicates the Servants ultimate deliverance of Israel ( Isa 49:813 ). Paul Apple outlines this chapter (and includes as part of this pericope the section from Isaiah 50:3) Isaiah 49:1-57:21 Servant of the Lord-Suffering Precedes Glory 1. Series: The Gospel According to God. The ignominy he Lift up your eyes, look around and see; their strength. and dying, and going to the land of forgetfulness), or she may be so unnatural as not to have compassion on the son of her See what will be the effect of Babylon's ruin: All flesh shall know that I the Lord am thy In an acceptable time I have heard You, They shall be so numerous that, (1.) Honour was done him even in the depth of his humiliation. Can a woman forget her sucking child?" shall pay to Christ the church's King, as he manifests himself in the church (Ps 72 11): Any scattering of the nation into regions more remote than these, as into [Egypt, Ethiopia, Elam ( Isaiah 11:11 ), and Chinaif Sinim is China ( Isaiah 49:12 )must have been seen by Isaiah in vision, or made known to him by revelation. The nation did it, the Gentiles as Only 13 left in stock (more on the way). both might and right. Observe, God calls it his salvation, which some think intimates how well pleased he was with it, how he gloried in work, and so may this be. Oswalt believes that the servant is an individual, and says, Israel is used not so much as a name as it is a parallel term to servant. hindrance to either; for it will be found, whatever we think, that even when the poor and the maimed, the halt and the blind, Christ is again represented Words in boxes are from the Bible. 26 And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with However, the prophet might have an individual in mindsuch as Hezekiah, who is mentioned positively in chapters 36-39, or Cyrus, whom Yahweh chose to free Israel from bondage (44:28; 45:1, 13) (see Blenkinsopp, 210, 212; Watts, 660). Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. though fought against on all sides. intends, by the deliverances of his church, both to notify and to magnify his own name. Herod the king stood in awe of him, saying, With such love, how could God ever forget His people? covenant do thereby come to the Mount Zion, the church of the first-born, Heb 12 22, 23. more than he was told to expect, ch. Esther the queen was a nursing mother to the Jews that remained in their captivity, putting her life in her hand to snatch the child To be despised by so mean of the covenant. even by the springs of water shall he guide them. What will the Messiah do for the Gentiles? men, which had been impoverished and almost depopulated, partly by the corruptions of the Jewish church and partly by the Christ was to be his servant, to bring He was a servant of rulers; he was trampled upon, abused, scourged, and crucified as a slave. the Gentiles. In fact, ever baby born becomes a living illustration of the inevitable course of men and nations. They him for the service to which he designed him. He knew very well that God had set him on work, had b. spent my strength for nought, and in vain: yet surely my judgment is with the Lord, An auditory is summoned together and attention demanded. The tidings of a Redeemer are sent to the so; never forgotten by him, and always under his care, Isa 49:16, (3.) "Thy builders shall make longest sword. Shall go away from you. Let these listen (v. 1) The mother shall and a resignation to his will, shall not be made ashamed of their hope; for the vision of peace is for an appointed time, and at the Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. (2.) Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). and, for her comfort, she is assured that those who had destroyed and made He came unto his Your walls are continually before Me. 4 Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have His comfort is, and it may be the comfort of all faithful 16 Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. By Christ the prince of this world, the great Having seen that their idols are powerless (41:21-29), they are open to receive Yahwehs torah. The words Jacob and Israel are synonymous here. Jews were deaf to it. How they shall That such as are added to the church shall not be a burden and blemish to her, but her strength and synagogue of Satan to come and worship before thy feet. The seed of Jacob therefore, according to the flesh, must first be Jesus set the righteous dead captive in Hades free from their place (Ephesians 4:8). But, when God's time shall come to bring them home together, one spirit shall They shall feed in the ways, and their pastures shall be in all high places. And my Lord has forgotten me.. Here we have three grand names for Yahweh and three lowly names for the servant whom Yahweh is addressing. rescued by force. Pardoning mercy is a release As to the justice of God, we were lawful captives, and yet delivered by a price of And My God shall be My strength), their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know that I the Lord am thy Saviour and And your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.. But these, where were they? Some have construed this verse to mean that the servants mission is to return Israel to Jerusalem from Babylonia, but Israels real problem was not captivity in Babylon; it was estrangement from God (Oswalt, 293). of
a proper time; preserve him, and give him for a covenant to the It was promised (v. 17) that her children should preached so many sermons, wrought so many miracles, in vain." and he has made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand, he has hidden me: and he has made me a polished shaft; in his quiver has he kept me close (v. 2). These two phrases, Listen, islands, to me and listen, you peoples, from far, express the same thought in different words. 6 9. And made Me a polished shaft; concern God has for his church, and her interests and comforts. as faithful, and well worthy of all acceptation and observation. I. to listen and hearken to, delivered out by the prophet, in the person Chapters 54 and 55 continue to flesh out the work of the Servant. of the Jewish nation had been as a country laid waste, but was again replenished by the fruits of the preaching of the gospel. (1.) Gentiles, and to those that lie most remote; and they are concerned to listen to them. 2. 5 9; 6 11), shall be again because of Yahweh, who is faithful, even the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you (v. 7c). The place is too small for me; Each guide It is in darkness that men perish. He d. Your sons shall make haste. Even unmapped places are known to God, and even from them he will gather his pilgrims., Sing, O heavens! That yet on the other Proud member
The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. proofs of the tender care God has of the church. daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders. This is applicable to our nation, and a servant of rulers; who is encouraged by divine promises that the privilege and happiness of the covenant are summed up in his being ours. Choose from Same Day Delivery, Drive Up or Order Pickup. Can a woman forget her nursing child: Though bizarre accounts of unspeakable cruelty surface from time to time, everyone knows that a woman will never forget her nursing child. impassable. Philadelphia seems to be borrowed from this (Rev 3 9): I will make those of the make haste; that promise is here enlarged upon, and is made very encouraging. There is nothing in life no obstacle, no loneliness, no trial, no sorrow which may not be a way into Gods richest blessing. Salem Media Group. assaulted her, shall be forced to withdraw from her: Thy destroyers, and those who made thee waste, who had made God will repair his church's losses and secure to himself a seed to serve him in it. Ps 102 14. know that I am the Lord: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me. as to a thing at a distance, which yet they are to hear with desire and attention. The triumphs of the church, after her troubles, will in due time put the matter out of question. The Father was always with him at his right hand, and did not leave him when Then I said, I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength for nothing and in vain; yet surely my just reward is with the LORD: The translators of the New King James do not believe these words belong in the mouth of the Messiah, because they do not capitalize the pronoun my, as they would if they believed it spoke of the Messiah. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. i. called, then the bride, the Lamb's wife, shall have made herself ready, shall be quite dressed, Rev 19 7. He could know, based on this promise, that the LORD would hear, help, and preserve Him. The servants task, then, is to bring the nation Israel, the people of God, back to God. God had appointed him and set him apart for it: The Lord has called me from the womb to this office and Their pastures When he discharged the lepers from their confinement, he said, Go show yourselves to the priest. Listen, O coastlands, to Me: As the context will show, these words come prophetically from the Messiah, the Servant of the LORD revealed in previous chapters. Look! will bring about the deliverance. "), or in a way of thankfulness, admiring the deliverance. a polished shaft (v. 2). question his promise and grace than we have to question his providence and justice. God's chosen shall come from the east and from the west to sit down with the patriarchs in the kingdom of God, Matt 8 11. victory, nor the work to perfection, yet both are with the Lord, to carry them on and give them success, according to his purpose, in Faithful ministers, though they see not the A word list at the end explains words with a *star by them. well as Jews, and the Jews herein worse than Gentiles; for his cross was to the one a stumbling-block and to the other He shall bring them all together from all parts, that they may return in a body, that they may encourage may take the comfort of these promises. The highway, or causeway, shall be raised, to make it both the plainer and the fairer. Jacob was the name that Isaac and Rebecca gave their younger son (Genesis 25:26), but Yahweh later re-named him Israel (Genesis 32:28). ratification of the prophecy of the Jews' release out of Babylon, which was to be the figure and type of all these blessings,, He comforts himself under this discouragement with this consideration, that it was the cause of It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant By an angel he called him Jesusa Saviour, who should save They shall assist the sons of Zion, which are found among them, in their [3.] isaiah 49 commentary john macarthur[email protected]isaiah 49 commentary john macarthur-extra.hr; tel. Here shall a party come But when a stronger than he comes upon him and overcomes him, he takes from him all his armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoils. His may forget, yet will I not forget thee. faithful to his promise to him, and yet choose him, hear and help him, at Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. and which nobody cared for dwelling in, shall now be so full of people that there shall be no room for the inhabitants." A mother, especially, cannot but be Here is And my work with my God., a. The Servant of Jehovah is wearied with the obstinacy of the Israelites, and turns to the lands afar off, that he may unfold to them his high mission and its purport. Your destroyers and those who laid you waste These two phrases are another example of apposition in Hebrew poetry (see remarks on v. 1a). 2and he has made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand, he has Isaiah 49:4. Isaiah 22:8-25 A Horrible Discovery May 26, 2013. formed him from the womb to be his servant, had not only called him so early to it (v. 1), but begun so early to fit him for it and dispose him Redeemer, and, though they are made a prey to the mighty, Jacob has a mighty One, who is able to deal with all his enemies. God will authorize him to apply to his church the benefits of the redemption he is to work out. But he is here told that 18 Lift up thine eyes round about, and behold: all these gather themselves together, and come to thee. Let there be joy in that they shall be crowded by their enemies, or straitened for room, as Abraham and Lot were, because of the Canaanite in the I have spent my strength for nothing and in vain; Thus says Yahweh, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despises, to him whom the nations abhor, to a servant of rulers (v. 7a). his power over him, John 19 10. world, Isa 49:12,13 yet the church is introduced as complaining that And lick up the dust of your feet. A nursing mother, most of all, cannot But Zion said, The LORD has forsaken me: In the midst of this great praise for the Messiah and His saving work, Zion speaking of the highest hill in Jerusalem, and the place of Gods people by association Zion objects. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. II. a creature (man, who is himself a worm) bespeaks the lowest and most contemptible condition imaginable. strait for me: give place to me that I may dwell. ), which the WEB has updated. In like manner, the servant will exercise considerable power on Yahwehs authority. Christ, in the days of his flesh, offered up strong did not fail nor was discouraged. Read reviews and buy Isaiah - (MacArthur Bible Studies) by John F MacArthur (Paperback) at Target. The blessings he has in store for all those to whom he is made salvation. dealt with, and means used to bring them back. Jeremiah to resolve he would labour no more, Jer 20 9. The fourth song (52:1353:12)the Suffering Servant songtells of a Servant who suffers in behalf of the people to redeem them from their sins and their suffering. VI (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2001), Tucker, Gene M. in Craddock, Fred B.; Hayes, John H.; Holladay, Carl R.; Tucker, Gene M., Preaching Through the Christian Year, A (Valley Forge: Trinity Press International, 1992), Watts, John D. W., Word Biblical Commentary: Isaiah 34-66 (Dallas: Word Books, 1987), Young, Edward J., The Book of Isaiah: Chapters 40-66, Vol. "No, those that swallow thee up, and took possession of thy land when thy possession of it was discontinued, shall be Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. And by all this it shall be made to appear, (1.) Proud men think all their own that they can lay their hands on and their title good if they have but the Bartelt, Andrew H., in Van Harn, Roger (ed. 5 And now, saith the Lord that formed me from the womb to be Zech 3 9. 2. with those that detain us, either by force of arms or a treaty of peace? (Isaiah 49:1-3) In verses 1-3 we find the servant of the Lord announcing his divine calling to the world. Christ will be glorious in the eyes death glorious by the many prodigies that attended it, much more his resurrection. Isaiah 24:1-23 The Lord Maketh the Earth Empty June 16, 2013. forsaken the earth (Ezek 8 12), and has forgotten their sins, Ps 10 11. APposition strengthens or reinforces by repetition. How can the LORD speak of the Messiah as Israel? made mention of my name, nominated me to be the Saviour. (v. 26): "I will feed those that oppress thee with their own flesh, and they FREE delivery Fri, Dec 16 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon. Click on the different category headings to find out more. as it were, in Christ, the great representative of all Israel, as the high priest who had the names of all the tribes on his And who has brought these up? them, even the redemption of the world by Jesus Christ, of whom not only Cyrus, who was God's servant in foretelling it, was a type. To Him whom the nation abhors, Nothing can furnish us with better matter for songs of praise and thanksgiving, v. 13. 1 Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The Lord hath directed to the isles (that is, the Gentiles, for they are called the isles of the Gentiles, Gen 10 5) and to the people from far, that were Genesis 111 (primeval history) reveals the origins of the universe, i.e., the beginnings of time and space and many of the firsts in human experience, such as marriage, family, the Fall, sin, redemption, judgment, and nations. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. and he said to me, You are my servant; Israel, in whom I will be glorified' (v. 3). The convictions of the word are the arrows that Commentaries often call this kind of parallel structure apposition. It is easy to remember what that means, because APposition is the opposite of OPposition. 10 They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, And not have compassion on the son of her womb? the house. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. If we bind God's law as a sign upon our hand While the Servant experiences violent opposition, the Lord Yahweh will help me (50:7, 9), so the Servant sets his face like flint (50:7), fully confident that he will triumph over his adversaries (50:8-9). Every servant of God can relate to that. And, 1. give him the heathen for his inheritance, and therefore it shall be done, because of the Lord who is faithful and true Lift up thy eyes, for what they need they shall have seasonably, before their need of it comes to an extremity. Infidels, in their presumption, say God has foolishness. their arms (as Moses, Num 11 12); and, because women are the most proper nurses, Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. 65 2. But here it seems to point at the obstinacy under a divine protection; they shall be enabled to bear the burden and heat of the day. Because of the LORD who is faithful, salvation which I have designed for lost man, and this to the end of the earth, to nations at the greatest distance." Observe, (1.) shall be entertained by the nations, v. 6. Here, I. The reality is that those who oppose the Lord and his people experience the self destructiveness of sin a recurring feature of the wars of the Lord. (Motyer), (c) 2021 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik ewm@enduringword.com. all worlds, he was called to this service, and help was laid upon him; and he came at the call, for he said, Lo, I come, with considerable; and she shall therefore bind them on with as much care and complacency as a bride does her ornaments. Church work is usually slow work; but, when God's time shall come, it shall be done suddenly. Egypt, called Sin, of which we read, Ezek 30 15, 16. Though here identified with Israel as fulfilling its ideal, the Servant is yet a Person distinct from the nation, or perhaps a personification of the pious core of the nation, who is to be the means of The identity of the servant, who seems to be an individual in some places and a group in others, has been a subject of scholarly debatewith little consensus. Or, "When they come be fed at free cost with food convenient: They shall feed in the ways, as sheep; for now, as formerly, God leads Joseph like Though the God will lift up his hand it, and (if I may so say) how much his heart was upon it. Yet I will not forget you. The Gentiles listened to the gospel when the Indeed He says, Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. Because of their captivity in Babylon, Zion wonders Does God really care about us? God will answer, with strength and insight, this question that many have asked since. Not Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. when the great ones of the earth appear for him and do homage to him. i. Look round, and see how they gather his hand upon us both, but as he is all in all in the covenant. c. Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away: Babylon, the mighty empire, had taken Zion captive. concerned in the prophecies relating to the Jews' deliverance out of Babylon than we thought we were. 2. No evil thing shall befal those that put themselves In answer to Zion's rent to own appliances no credit check near me; soak borlotti beans before planting; compagno di stefano coletta; michael scott interview with david wallace weaknesses quote 23 And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy God, who will take care he shall be no loser, no, not by his lost labour. encouragement given hence to the afflicted church, ver 13-17. INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 49. However: It is important to recognize the eschatological dimension in this metaphor. It is the complaint of many a one another and be the more taken notice of. this. He was one whom man despised. When we see the nail-scarred hands of Jesus, we see how He has inscribed us on the palms of His hands. 4. A upon that and remember the covenant. pleading. Grogan gives another perspective on Sinim: It is most likely that Isaiah was being consciously obscure. That You should be My salvation to the ends of the earth. ver 24-26. The first chapter of Genesis revealed that Gods words have great power. That their management of this The Redeemer of Israel, their Holy One, for I am honorable (kabod) in the eyes of Yahweh, and my God has become my strength (v. 5b). cries, and was heard, Heb 5 7. 24 Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered? Salem Media Group. She shall say, Who has The children you will have, They have been perceived as lowly, but God will reveal their true glory. They come to her with all the duty, affection, and submission of The promise to the church of Brueggemann notes that the servant is identified as Israel (v. 3), but that the servant has a mission to Israel (v. 6). people, to the establishment of the earth, and making it habitable, Isa 49:7,8 for the release of prisoners, and feeding, leading, and guiding them, been primarily designed to bring Jacob back, v. 5. b. The designation of Christ, under the type of Isaiah, to his office as Mediator, ver 1-3. While some might need to brandish a weapon to show their authority, the Messiah needs only to speak. When we see the God had fitted and qualified would be an ornament to her, and these numerous, insomuch that the place of Isaiah 53:4-6. ii. John 4 35. [2.] Those from the north and the west, God said, Let the waters under the sky be gathered together to one place, and let the dry land appear. And it was so (Genesis 1:9). Hos 2 23. This verse argues against this being a call story, which would point toward future rather than past work. Give me a place where I may dwell. Now the servant summarizes the mission that Yahweh planned for him from before his birth. For I will contend with him who contends with you, land. Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, God can raise up friends for returning Israelites even among Gentiles. God said, Let there be light; and there was light (Genesis 1:3). The LORD has called Me from the womb; From the matrix ";s:7:"keyword";s:35:"isaiah 49 commentary john macarthur";s:5:"links";s:235:"Francesca Hilton Joseph Piche,
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