At this chapter begins the latter part of the prophecy of this book, which is not only divided from the former by the historical chapters that come between, but seems to be. Isaiah 40 is the fortieth chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible, and the first chapter of the section known as deutero isaiah isaiah 40 55, dating from the time of the israelites exile in babylon. Isaiah 40 niv bible comfort, comfort my people, says. Home verse by verse bible commentary isaiah chapter 40. Nation after nation receives prophecies of gloom and doom. The holy bible isaiah chapter 40 king james version. Verses of isaiah chapter 40 king james bible verse. Isaiah himself is living during the events of this period. Wilson and virginia theological seminary professor stephen l. Now viewing scripture range from the book of isaiah chapter 40. These are all of the chapters of the book of isaiah. They will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not.
Chapter 40 page 719 the book of the prophet isaiah. O jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength. God disposes of human leaders according to his will. His chosen people sought other for their help, not knowing others also are due the wrath of god. Isaiah 6 new international version niv isaiahs commission. That this is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear the law of the. The ox knows its master, the donkey its owners manger, but israel does not know, my people. Isaiah 40 to 48 free bible commentary in easy english. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying.
Isaiah 40 commentary daily verse, scripture by topic. The prophecies of chapters 4066, address judah as though the prophesied babylonian captivity 39. All humanity is grass and all its beauty like the wild flowers. Who has stirred up one from the east, calling him in righteousness to his service. Isaiah institute 7 gods servant in the prophecy of isaiah avraham gileadi. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted. The second part of isaiah part of protoisaiah and most of deuteroisaiahthe latter of which includes chapters 4055 or so is much more revved up and eager to see some carnage.
This is session 4 of 8 videos for the book of isaiah. Read isaiah 40 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. If we are worn out for either reason, god is here to give us strength if we will wait on him. Matthew henry verse by verse commentary for isaiah matthew henrys bible. The word emphasises the thought that the whole earth, from the euphrates to the islands of the sea, is subject to the power of the eternal. Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever. The prophet threatens the people for their confidence in egypt, ver. Speak ye comfortably to jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet isaiah, and is one of the books of the prophets. Isaiah verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry. Read and study isaiah 40 with the verse by verse bible commentary. Advance your knowledge of scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and study bible notes. This chapter begins the second half of the book of isaiah.
Yet those who wait for the lord will gain new strength. It is god who elevates a person to high authority and brings another down. Isaiah 45 is the fortyfifth chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Verse click for chapter new international version even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. Explore scripture in its jewish and early christian context. Isaiah 40, new international version niv the bible app. Assyria, edom, ephraim, babylonia, moabyou name it, its getting the snacktime cabbage patch kid treatment. The helper of israel be silent before me, you islands. In chapters 40 to 66, god promises comfort to his people. The vision concerning judah and jerusalem that isaiah son of amoz saw during the reigns of uzziah, jotham, ahaz and hezekiah, kings of judah. At that time god is forced to apply his wrath on his chosen people. The first main part contains the outer and the second the inner history of the people of god. The lords instruction to isaiah was to make a permanent written record so that future generations could learn israels folly of trusting in egypt instead of in the lord.
Isaiah, chapter 40 united states conference of catholic bishops. In chapters 1 to 39, god warns his people about judgement for sins. The ulterior and messianic reference probably is the definite time when the legal economy of burdensome rites is at an end galatians 4. Isaiah bible book with full chapters new international. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall. His superiority to the rulers of the earth is seen in the fact that he is transcendent while they are temporary. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of isaiah in the bible new international version. Isaiah 30, new international version niv the bible app. He turns them to dust with his sword, to windblown chaff with his bow. Full chapter compare different versions of this verse.
I reared children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against me. His superiority over other deities is shown by his creation of the heavenly bodies. Septuagint make straight the paths of our god isaiah 40. The book of isaiah consists of two large parts chap. He hands nations over to him and subdues kings before him. Next chapter of isaiah the book of isaiah, chapter 40 we hope that you find the content of the book of isaiah, chapter 40 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. 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. Isaiah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Gods wrath and the peoples joy in the destruction of assyria, ver.
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