Commentary on the book of isaiah chapter 61

Isaiah 61 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. This book contains the prophesies of isaiah, the son of amoz, who ministered from about 740 to 680 b. Isaiah fears he is undone because he is a man of unclean lips. Isaiah chapter 61 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. We are sure to find the grace of christ, published by himself to a lost world in the everlasting gospel, under the type and figure of isaiah s province, which was to foretel the deliverance of the jews out of babylon v. This is most certainly true of all the faithful under the gospel. In consequence of this the jewish church is introduced, praising god for the honour done her by her restoration to favour, and by to accession of the gentiles, which is. Isaiah 61 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. You, the bible, and the holy spirit are priority in interpretation. David guzik commentary on isaiah 61 describes the empowerment of the messiahs ministry, and the everlasting covenant between god and his people. In chapters 6062, three magnificent chapters, the prophet hails the rising sun of jerusalems prosperity. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the lords favor and the day of vengeance of our god, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for.

The priests the whole body of them shall now be as near to god as the priests were formerly, and shall be a royal priesthood. Neither the mercy of god, the atonement of christ, nor the gospel of grace, profit the selfsufficient and proud. Isaiah 61 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The lord will remove men far away, but a tenth shall. 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.

The complete outline of isaiah is spread over several lessons 1 context overview. Isaiah chapter 61 kjv king james version but if one considers that oil means light and light means knowledge, than the oil of joy is the gift of god granted to those who seek him. To help you place isaiah 61 in its proper context, see the book chart. 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. There are technically three separate parts to the book of isaiah. We are sure to find the grace of christ, published by himself to a lost world in the everlasting gospel, under the type and figure of isaiah s province, which was to foretel the deliverance of the jews out of babylon, isaiah 61. 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. The pericope opens by describing the spirit, or breath, of the lord. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. In the first verse of this chapter there comes a change. Isaiah 61 niv the year of the lords favor the bible. Isaiah 61 the warehouse bible commentary by chapter. In the book of isaiah, the phrase occurs four times, and is associated with. 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.

The essential message of these chapters is that god is at work in the historical events of the day to bring a glorious restoration. Chapters 2427, known as the isaiah apocalypse, are thought to be the work of an author who lived long after isaiah. The age of grace is another explanation of this time. Messiah announces his twofold commission to bring gospel mercy at his first. A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. Isaiah receives his prophetic commission strangely, it is to ensure that the people do not understand, and are not healed. We are sure to find the grace of christ, published by himself to a lost world in the everlasting gospel, under the type and figure of isaiahs province, which was to foretel the deliverance of the jews out of babylon, isaiah 61. Isaiah 61 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Isaiah 61 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. Chapters 5666 are often referred to as trito isaiah. He opened up the scroll to isaiah 61 perhaps an assigned reading, perhaps chosen by him and read from the beginning of the chapter through the first line of verse 2.

This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet isaiah, and is one of the books of the prophets. This must be interpreted spiritually, as john the baptist had to learn. In consequence of this the jewish church is introduced, praising god for the honor done her by her restoration to favor, and by to accession of the gentiles. Isaiah 61 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Advance your knowledge of scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and study bible notes. The subject of the preceding chapter is continued in this. The discussion of hebrew terms, when cited, is made as clear as possible for an english reader. Isaiah chapter 61 explained discover the 66 books of the. We are sure to find the grace of christ, published by himself to a lost world in the everlasting gospel, under the type and figure of isaiahs province, which was to foretel the deliverance of the jews out of babylon v. Chapters 5266 of isaiah take up the theme of 51, awake. These blessings shall spring forth for ages to come, as the fruits of the earth. Chapters 6062 comprise the core of isaiah 5666, the third section of the book of isaiah see the unity and authorship of isaiah. Isaiah 61 today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.

Sidlow baxter, in exploring the book, quotes archibald mccraig, who writes. On each page, you will find a chapter of the book of isaiah that you will be able to read through. One recalls the first chapter of genesis in which the spirit, or breath, of god hovered over the waters at creation. The year of the lords favor the spirit of the sovereign lord is on me, because the lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. In consequence of this the jewish church is introduced, praising god for the honor done her by her restoration to favor, and by to accession. The robe is a loose mantle thrown over the other parts of the dress psalms 2. As christ has applied this passage to himself, see luke 4. Jehovah appears to isaiah in the temple and sends him as a prophet to warn of imminent judgments. Isaiah 61 describes the good news of messiah jesus, a mission that uses words we can feel.

The complete outline of isaiah is spread over several lessons. Isaiah 61 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. To read through the entire book of isaiah, please click through the chapter links below. Shall be that is, eminently a promise of the increase of the church.

These three chapters promise great things to the people of. This page provides an outline of isaiah chapters 60, 61, and 62. He sees a smiling, winsome face with joy that bubbles over and splashes on those around him. One of the seraphims lays a lump of burning coal in his mouth, and tells him his sins are burnt away. Dec 14, 2014 the pericope opens by describing the spirit, or breath, of the lord. Jehovahs vineyard yields bad fruit, leading to assyrias invasion and covenant curses on offenders. We are sure to find the grace of christ, published by himself to a lost world in the everlasting gospel, under the type and figure of isaiahs province, which was to foretel the deliverance of the jews out of babylon. Introduction to isaiah chapter 61 god sends cyrus to open the prisonsthis is the year of the lords pardon and the day of vengeance of our god on the heathen nation, who had been a part of the e. Chapters 5666 are often referred to as tritoisaiah. We are sure to find the grace of christ, published by himself to a lost world in the everlasting gospel, under the type and figure of isaiah s province, which was to foretel the deliverance of the jews out of babylon. Introduction the subject of the preceding chapter is continued in this. For about 20 years, he spoke to both the northern kingdom of israel and. The book of isaiah has been the focus of criticism by the school of higher criticism, which contends that a prophet who lived during the babylonian exile wrote the chapters 40 through 66.

Outline of isaiah chapters 60, 61, 62 songs of joy. You will find material here not found in other commentaries presented in a style that anyone interested in scripture can understand. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. 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. Protoisaiah chapters 9, deuteroisaiah chapters 4055 and tritoisaiah chapters 5666. According to the old tradition, the prophet isaiah was sawn asunder. Young, in his fine threevolume commentary of isaiah, explains what the prophet meant. Isaiah chapter 61 1611 kjv king james version in v. The context these three chapters promise great things to the people of jerusalem and record the rejoicing that they will experience upon the fulfillment of those promises.

Keil and delitzsch biblical commentary on the old testament. Chapter 61 is part of the second major section of isaiah and deals less with judahs immediate plight than. These verses in the book of isaiah are nothing less than a creation narrative. Proto isaiah chapters 9, deutero isaiah chapters 4055 and trito isaiah chapters 5666. Out of the chaos of destruction and exile, the lord will create something new. These chapters constitute an optimistic, joyful unit. Isaiah 61 is the sixtyfirst chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible.

The spirit of the lord is upon me to qualify me for effecting what is foretold and promised in the foregoing chapter. Isaiah s sixtysix chapters contain equal parts history and prophecy, judgment and redemption, sorrow and joy. Chapters 6062 comprise the core of isaiah 5666, the third section of the book of isaiah. When he sat down, he simply said today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing. Isaiah 61 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. 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. We know the lord spoke these very words from the book of isaiah, when he proclaimed that. Isaiah outline, analysis, and summary chapters 60, 61, 62. 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.

All is not as the returnees have imagined and hoped it would be. In his day of judgment jehovah preserves alive those whose names are inscribed in the book of life. In consequence of this the jewish church is introduced. Isaiah 61 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. We are sure to find the grace of christ, published by himself to a lost world in the everlasting gospel, under the type and figure of isaiahs province.

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. Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus. You can break isaiah down into roughly three parts. F5 there is no record of jesus having procured the release of anyone from an actual prison. Gileadis translation of the book of isaiah is clear and smooth, allowing the reader to appreciate the power and beauty of isaiah as conveyed in the hebrew originalprofessor herbert m. I hope you find the answers you are looking for and more, these files are ed. Salvation chapters 5 chapters 3639 chapters 4066 when this takes place. The spiritfilled servant and the kingdom of god isaiah 61. Next chapter of isaiah the book of isaiah, chapter 61 we hope that you find the content of the book of isaiah, chapter 61 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. Verse put the messiahs words into the mouth of the prophet isaiah.