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. The books 66 chapters correspond to the 66 books of the bible. Chapter 7 king ahaz transgression of the terms of his covenant leads to a hostile world power gaining supremacy. The book of isaiah provides us with the most comprehensive prophetic picture of jesus christ in the entire old testament. 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. Two page spread from johannes gutenbergs 42line bible, c. Historically, isaiah wrote during the period of 4 kings of judah when the assyrian empire was at its height. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. The other book is isaiah, in the old testament the first 39 books in the bible. The king of assyria invades many lands and lays siege to a remnant of jehovahs people in jerusalem. Christian tradition as early as the second century identifies isaiah as one of the. The book is a collection of oracles, prophecies, and reports.
Isaiah is the first book in the section called major prophets. Jehovah appears to isaiah in the temple and sends him as a prophet to warn of imminent judgments. Isaiah is the first book containing the writings of the prophets of the bible. The book of isaiah is one of the most important books of the old testament. Isaiah with alec motyer isaiah has been described as the fifth gospel because it is so full of the birth, life, death, resurrection, ascension and return of the lord jesus christ. The superscription identifies isaiah as the son of amoz and his book as the vision of isaiah. The history of rome brief overview of roman history from her dawn to the first punic war. The lord, the lord himself, is my strength and my defense. In the hebrew bible the book of isaiah initiates a division called the latter prophets. Watch our overview video on the first 39 chapters of the book of isaiah, which. This echoes the meaning of isaiahs name, which means the salvation of yahweh. Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture.
The prophet isaiah wrote it at approximately 700 b. The meaning of the name is yahweh is salvation and it really seems fitting based on all of the writings in this book. Windows on the prophecy of isaiah many examples of analyzing or searching isaiahs words and the tools needed to do ones own investigation for judeochristian readers. 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. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Isaiah chapters 16 free bible commentary in easy english. A new translation with introduction and commentary. Book of isaiah overview insight for living ministries. The babylonians learn about ancient babylon and the people who.
At the new exodus to zion the righteous regenerate and the desert blooms, heralding jehovahs coming. 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. Well do our best to reveal all that isaiah has to offer in our trademark indepth and. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary. These are all of the chapters of the book of isaiah. With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. 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 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. The book of isaiah, as it now appears in our old testament, contains far more than can be attributed to the prophet.
Isaiah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Explore free resources providing a biblical perspective on faith and work. God controls the future isaiah 2 a commentary by norman hillyer. Woe to thee that spoilest, and thou wast not spoiled. The defeat of the forces of evil and the deliverance of the people of god isaiah 27. He is commonly called the saint paul of the old testament because of the scope and clarity of the message contained in this book. Gods plans for judah, assyria and egypt isaiah 1020 a commentary by norman hillyer. After johann christoph doderlein suggested in 1775 that the book contained the works of two prophets separated by more than a century, bernhard duhm.
God is a forgiving god and he deserves all praise, glory and honor due him. This summary of the book of isaiah provides information about the title, authors. Versus 56 is telling us to sing unto the lord for he has done excellent things, he brought his people out of bondage and into the new world. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter.
Among the prophets who left behind books, isaiah is generally considered the greatest. Twopage spread from johannes gutenbergs 42line bible, c. His mastery of the language, his rich and vast vocabulary, and his poetic skill. The bible book of isaiah with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. And the author, isaiah, who is called the prince of prophets, shines above all the other writers and prophets of scripture. The new testament quotes and applies more scriptures from the book. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Isaiah 12 new international version niv bible gateway. In the year that king uzziah died, in a vision i saw the lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and the skirts of his train filled the most holy part of. The story of the bible explained in a practical and easytounderstand way. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of isaiah in easy english. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary.
While little is known of the personal life of the prophet, he is considered to be one of the greatest of them all. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of the page. This summary of the book of isaiah provides information about the title, author s, date. To read through the entire book of isaiah, please click through the chapter links below. A concise commentary on the book of isaiah eugene kimble, ph. It is identified by a superscription as the words of the 8thcentury bce prophet isaiah ben amoz, but there is extensive evidence that much of it was composed during the babylonian captivity and later. As is the case with nearly all the books of the prophets, the book of isaiah. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, the spirit of the lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor. Go to the bottom of that page to see the index chapters, which are hot links. Book of isaiah read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Request your free copy of isaiah 53 explained today. Isaiah verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry. Book of isaiah, one of the major prophetical writings of the old testament.
Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah and more. The joy of meeting jesus in all the scriptures study guide. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary theology of. The book of isaiah is the first of the latter prophets in the hebrew bible and the first of the. Isaiahs sixtysix chapters contain equal parts history and prophecy, judgment and redemption, sorrow and joy. The book of isaiah easyenglish bible isaiah declares how gods people should be living isaiah 19 a commentary by norman hillyer. Bible roman empire map large map of the roman empire in the early first century click around on the places. The book of isaiah is narrative history, prophetic oracle, and even a parable chapter 5.
You can break isaiah down into roughly three parts. Although isaiah was not the first prophet his prophecies form the longest and most extensive prophetic book of holy scripture. How you can have a soulsatisfying relationship with god. Book of isaiah, also spelled isaias, one of the major prophetical writings of the old testament. We can see parallels isaiahs chapterorder of bible books. Isaiahs name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah says of himself, behold, god is my salvation. The book of isaiah is the first of the latter prophets in the hebrew bible and the first of the major prophets in the christian old testament. This may have taken place in 738 although young in his commentary says 735.
Protoisaiah chapters 9, deuteroisaiah chapters 4055 and tritoisaiah chapters 5666. Read revealing and surprising key facts in this popular book. Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me. The tabernacle of ancient israel brief overview of the tabernacle of moses in the wilderness and the ark of the covenant. Isaiah is the first of the 17 books of the prophets. Isaiah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Read and study isaiah 42 with the versebyverse bible commentary. In the year that king uzziah died, i saw the lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. The book of isaiah introduction to the book of isaiah in the bible. Used by workplace christians, pastors and scholars.
Book of isaiah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. 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. The book of isaiah free sermon outlines and bible studies. They are called major prophets because of the large amount of material they. On each page, you will find a chapter of the book of isaiah that you will be able to read through. Study isaiah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Isaiah 1 to 9 free bible commentary in easy english.
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