Jun 27, 2014 isaiah 53 is the prophecy about jesus or is it all coincidence. According to his prophecy in chapter 53 the leaders of israel. Isaiah 53 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. As a whole, the book is a rather large collection of writings that were produced by a number of different authors, some of whom were separated by relatively long periods of time. This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet isaiah, and is a part of the book of the prophets. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah 53 and more. We should also know that isaiah 53 is only made effective in a humans life if they choose to hear it proclaimed and believe the report. One of the seraphims lays a lump of burning coal in his mouth, and tells him his sins are burnt away. There are technically three separate parts to the book of isaiah.
This book is an indepth study of the 53rd chapter of the book of isaiah. Isaiah 53 refers to jesus christ because thats the only meaning the most ancient jewish scholars saw in the passage. Isaiah chapter 53 kjv king james version many people of lukes day set out to write about the things they had seen and heard of jesus christ. Isaiah 53 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The lord will remove men far away, but a tenth shall. As is the case with nearly all the books of the prophets, the book of isaiah takes its name from its writer. The book of isaiah, as it now appears in our old testament, contains far more than can be attributed to the prophet. Book of isaiah overview insight for living ministries.
Isaiah cliffsnotes study guides book summaries, test. On each page, you will find a chapter of the book of isaiah that you will be able to read through. This book contains the prophesies of isaiah, the son of amoz, who ministered from about 740 to 680 b. To read through the entire book of isaiah, please click through the chapter links below. Check our website for the prophetic connection show schedules. Although im somewhat familiar with this chapter, i gained a lot of insight by reading glasers book. They unfailingly understood its reference to the person of gods anointed, who suffered on behalf of gods people and, through suffering, exalted himself and them.
Read isaiah 53 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. It is said that the chapter talks about yeshua hamoschaich jesus, or does it. As we come to consider the verses before us, we must go back to chapter 52 to begin. 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. What john chapter 3 is to the gospel of john, isaiah chapter 53 is to the book of isaiah.
If so, what are the implications of this for jewish people and others. An exposition of isaiah chapter 53 biblical theology. Proto isaiah chapters 9, deutero isaiah chapters 4055 and trito isaiah chapters 5666. I dug into this wellwritten book and have come to treasure it. Earlier on in isaiah, god had predicted exile and calamity for the jewish people. Chapter 53, however, occurs in the midst of isaiah s messages of consolation, which tell of the restoration of israel to a position of prominence and a vindication of their status as gods chosen people. Further clear testimonies to the unity of isaiah are the scrolls found at the dead sea. This bible commentary is indepth but uses plain english that everyone can understand. Is there a credible case that jesus fulfills the role of the person described in isaiah 53. And the author, isaiah, who is called the prince of prophets, shines above all the other writers and prophets of scripture. In fact, the book of isaiah has been called the gospel of isaiah. The book is a collection of oracles, prophecies, and reports. Isaiah outline, analysis, and summary chapters 52, 53, 54, 55. In the last four chapters of his book, isaiah makes a prayer to god, and god replies.
Study isaiah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This page provides an outline of isaiah chapters 52, 53, 54, and 55. Chapters 4055 are known as deutero isaiah and date from the time of the israelites exile in babylon. 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. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet isaiah, and is one of the neviim. Isaiah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
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 man, isaiah, was a prophet and preacher at the time he wrote this book. The message of isaiah the book of isaiah is one of the most important books of the old testament. Isaiah 53 explained will help start your personal pilgrimage and introduce you to a chapter in the scriptures that has the potential to revolutionize your life.
Isaiah 53 the forbidden chapter one for israel ministry. The speaker, according to horsley, personates the repenting jews in the latter ages of the world coming over to the faith of the redeemer. Book of isaiah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Isaiah 53 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. You can break isaiah down into roughly three parts. The word of god herewith confirms the unity of the book itself.
Martin luther said that every christian ought to be able to repeat it by heart. Isaiah is telling them of the coming of their long awaited messiah. For about 20 years, he spoke to both the northern kingdom of israel and. Isaiah 53 is the fiftythird chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Isaiah receives his prophetic commission strangely, it is to ensure that the people do not understand, and are not healed. Isaiah, in my opinion, is the most spiritual of the old testament books.
But to this day few discern, or will acknowledge, that divine power which goes with the word. 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. Isaiah institute 7 gods servant in the prophecy of isaiah avraham gileadi. The centerpiece is isaiah s unrivaled chapter 53, portraying christ as the slain lamb of god. 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. While little is known of the personal life of the prophet, he is considered to be one of the greatest of them all. Mar 18, 2011 isaiah fears he is undone because he is a man of unclean lips. I thank you for your time reading the bible and studying gods words.
Bible study the book of isaiah introduction and overview. The centerpiece is isaiahs unrivaled chapter 53, portraying christ as the slain lamb of god. Apr 30, 20 we should now know that the 53 rd chapter of isaiah is gods power arm to save, heal and deliver us. Isaiah was married to a prophetess who bore him at least two sons isaiah 7.
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