I will make each of My mountains a road, Well, actually, you can drive from one side of Israel to the other in two hours; you can drive from one end to the other in six hours. And God's purposes are to be fulfilled there. The land will be too narrow for you by reason of the inhabitants. The great blessing of the returning sons of Zion in both near and far fulfillment will come as an astounding surprise. Before my mother gave birth, he used my name to speak to me. (Alan Redpath), Listen, O coastlands, to Me, Now by this it will appear that Zion's suggestions were altogether groundless, that God has not forsaken her, nor forgotten her, nor ever will. God said, "No way. Yet these words can be set prophetically in the mouth of the Messiah, because surely Jesus was tempted by the discouraging thought that all His work was in vain and for nothing. Isaiah 51:12-23 . Israel will return and rebuild its homeland. 1. And he said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel ( Isaiah 49:3 ). Break forth into singing, O mountains - "Ye mountains, burst forth into song"] Three ancient MSS. To raise up the tribes of Jacob, More than 3,200 notes written by Andrew Wommack. This represents the choices and lifestyle a person accepts as well as calling attention to the . And those who swallowed you up will be far away. I haven't forgotten you. There I was, left alone; but these, where were they? Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. God will protect them along the journey and help them as they rebuild their ruined country (8-10). Chapter 49Now in chapter 49, we have a fabulous prophecy of Jesus Christ in the first seven verses as God speaks of the Redeemer that He is sending. How can a captive people possibly be freed when they are in the grip of such a powerful tyrant (24)? God's compassion is too immense to be limited to . He declares that the Lord has sovereignly chosen him and called him to be his servant (verse 1b). Now those men in Libya, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, they could care less what havoc they've wrecked upon the world. Pay attention, you who are far away! i. But he still loves them and has the power to save them. The first song (42:1-4) tells of the call of the Servant to "bring justice to the nations" (42:1). And, of course, here God said, "Can a mother forsake her or forget her nursing child? Who is speaking? was like a sharp sword. Then I said, I have labored in vain ( Isaiah 49:3-4 ), "For He came to His own, His own received Him not" ( John 1:11 ). Zion, in distress, said, The Lord has forsaken me, and looks after me no more; my Lord has forgotten me, and will look after me no more. Before I was born, the *Lord called (appointed) me to be his special Servant. That God has a tender affection for his church and people, Isaiah 49:15; Isaiah 49:15. After you have lost the others, Partners In a New Creation / Lesson #3 God's People Shall Prosper / Isaiah 49:14-23. And he said, It is a light thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the eaRuth ( Isaiah 49:5-6 ). God replies that they have no evidence to support such an accusation, for he has neither divorced them nor sold them. I will also give You as a light to the Gentiles, A woman, whose honour it is to be of the tender sex as well as the fair one, cannot but have compassion for a child, which, being both harmless and helpless, is a proper object of compassion. v2 He made my words about God's judgement to be as sharp as a sword. But, says God, I will not forget thee. Man, whom he came to save, put contempt upon him. Note, God's compassions to his people infinitely exceed those of the tenderest parents towards their children. And these from the land of Sinim.. Isaiah 49:1-13 Bringing Light to The Gentiles. 2 And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me; 3 And said unto me, Thou art my Second, because the Messiah fulfills the name Israel, which means, governed by God., i. In whom I will be glorified. ii. Neither heat nor sun shall strike them; are without the yod or the conjunction vau before the verb: and so the Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate. For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones" (49:13). From the matrix of My mother He has made mention of My name. Bibliographical Information Clarke, Adam. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, The Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. To bring Jacob back to Him, Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. 66:9-13). All of the Arab states that have been giving them such a bad time, they are planning to go full on against the Arab world. This brings to mind in Revelation chapter 7, "And they shall hunger and thirst no more and neither shall the sun shine upon them and all." He will receive the worship and honor He deserves, because He is the chosen of the LORD. "Listen, O coastlands, to Me, And it is equivalent to Revelation 7:16 . Verse 14 Verse Isaiah 49:14. What Does It Really Mean That Your Body Is a Temple? ii. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. We see his calling, his mission, his faithfulness, and His protection. Before I was born, the Lord chose me. i. It's also for those who have made themselves God and God's children's enemies. Surely these shall come from afar; Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. It occurs 12 times in the first 39 chapters and 14 times in chapters 40 through 66. The 5 Servant Songs of Isaiah are wonderful prophecies of the Messiah and His First Coming to mankind as a Servant. When we see the nail-scarred hands of Jesus, we see how He has inscribed us on the palms of His hands. This shows that ethnic Israel has an enduring place in Gods plan, and that plan will be fulfilled when all Israel will be saved (Romans 11:26). 1-2, Servant to the Nations: His Call 49:1 Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye peoples, from far;--As often in Isaiah, "people" is plural, referring to the world's many ethnic . ( Psalms 137:1-4 ) Now some of the old rabbis say that the next two verses are God's response to this cry. 1 What joy shall be in the midst of afflictions, by the Kingdom and birth of Christ. The response to Gods saving work will be universal joy (cf. It is beautiful to imagine Jesus comforting and strengthening His soul with these promises as He anticipated and endured the ordeal of the cross. Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-13 Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed The Kingdom Of Heaven Part 2 - Israel - A Nation Chosen By God Series Contributed by Stephen Smith on Sep 22, 2019 based on 3 ratings | 4,644 views A message explaining the reason why God chose Israel for himself and outlining the purpose he had (and still has) for this special nation. Because of the LORD who is faithful, a. iii. Instead of serving Him with humility and offering love to their neighbors, the nation of Judah offered meaningless sacrifices in God's temple at Jerusalem and committed injustices throughout the nation. Or the captives of the righteous be delivered? The Lord hides the servant "in the shadow of his hand" and "in his quiver" (verse 2). And now the LORD says, "In the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me.". That You should be My salvation to the ends of the earth. 49:13. Now God here speaks of the judgment He's going to bring on their oppressors. They began "Thus says the Lord", and they do not usually address a worldwide audience. 5 - 6 seem to distinguish the servant from . For over one hundred years International Critical Commentaries have had a special place among works on the Bible. God will show His strength and love for Zion by giving unto Babylon what Babylon gave unto Zion, even though they thought it unlikely, as shown by the question of Isaiah 49:24. i. THE MESSIAH: A RESTORER OF ISRAEL (Isaiah 49:8-13) 8. Who has begotten these for me, To this he submitted for our salvation. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. He said, "I have labored in vain.". 3 He said to me, "Israel, you are my servant; This does not allude to the foolish art of palmistry, which imagines every man's fate to be engraved in the palms of his hands and to be legible in the lines there, but to the custom of those who tie a string upon their hands or fingers to put them in mind of things which they are afraid they shall forget, or to the wearing of signet or locket-rings in remembrance of some dear friend. Isaiah 49 - The Messiah's Mission This chapter is full of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the words quoted could not possibly have their complete fulfillment in any other save in our Savior. In His quiver He has hidden Me.. d. Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship: Yet in the end, the Messiah will not be despised or abhorred. #2 "I have engraved you on the palms of my hands;". b. 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. This is a great way to read Andrew's notes on a mobile device or computer. The Father is the Lord, the Redeemer, and Holy One of Israel, as sending the Son to be the Redeemer. 49:15 This is a powerful metaphor of God's covenant love (cf. Sunday, June 12, 2022. God's grace is too huge to be limited to one area or region. Jer 1:5 ). And take heed, you peoples from afar! This week, we're looking more closely at "daughter Zion's" restoration to motherhood. The prophet speaker-author is using poetic forms, with dramatic or heightened images and turns of phrase. Now He speaks here about the fact that He's going to bring them back again. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. We wept when we remembered Zion. The place is too small for me; Israel had fallen away from the Lord and Isaiah was. "Listen, O coastlands, to Me, And take heed, you peoples from afar! Then shalt thou say in thine heart, Who hath begotten me these, seeing I have lost my children, and am desolate, a captive, and removing to and fro? ii. f. And these from the land of Sinim: Some identify Sinim with a place in Egypt; others identify it with China. He calls upon the distant islands and the Gentile nations to listen to himhis divine calling is of universal significance, it does not just relate to the nation of Israel, it has bearing upon all the nations of the world (verse 1a). Click on the different category headings to find out more. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. c. Your walls are continually before Me: The walls refer to the walls of the city of Jerusalem, which figuratively speak of the health, the strength, the prosperity, and the security of Gods people. See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; Isaiah 49:2. The LORD has called Me from the womb; From the matrix of My mother He has made mention of My name. Beg your pardon, I jumped. And yet they are going to say, "The Lord has forsaken me." Even by the springs of water He will guide them. Infidels, in their presumption, say God has forsaken the earth (Ezekiel 8:12), and has forgotten their sins,Psalms 10:11. II. Can a woman forget her sucking child?" Let there be joy in heaven, and let the angels of God celebrate the praises of the great Redeemer; let the earth and the mountains, particularly the great ones of the earth, be joyful, and break forth into singing, for the earnest expectation of the creature that waits for the glorious liberty of the children of God (Romans 8:19; Romans 8:21) shall now be abundantly answered. Can a nursing mother forget her nursing child? Romans 8:19-22). i. [ a] He made me like an arrow, sharp and ready for use. We have no more reason to question his promise and grace, than we have to question his providence and justice. As the prophet spoke, he called on nature, personified, to rejoice (on the mountains rejoicing see 44:23). God's people are the blessings and ornaments of the world, and therefore let there be universal joy, for God has comforted his people that were in sorrow and he will have mercy upon the afflicted because of his compassion, upon his afflicted because of his covenant. For He who has mercy on them will lead them, What are the affections of nature to those of the God of nature! This promise of salvation (49:8-12) leads into a rapturous eruption of praise and joy: "Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! And the prey of the terrible be delivered; It is Best to Obey The Lord. What is the voice of one calling in the wilderness (Isaiah 40:3; John 1:23)? Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in the day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages; That you may say to the prisoners, Go forth; to them that are in darkness, Show yourselves. The Lord has called Me from the womb; From the matrix of My mother He has made mention of My name. The final verse (13) is a call to all creation to praise the Lord for the deliverance reported in vv. How Daniels Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times. Depicts the Servant's call to go to Israel (Isa 49:1-4) . By Christ the prince of this world, the great destroyer, is cast out, is dispossessed, has his power broken and his attempts quite baffled. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. There is a loving, wise purpose for every mountain, and God wants to make each of My mountains a road. Actually, as shown in Micah 5:2, Jesus was called even before He was in Marys womb, yet here He starts at the point which any man could most readily relate to. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. 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. Behold, I was left alone; these, where had they been? This one "despised and abhorred by a nation" (v. 7) is thus the same person as the servant in Isaiah 53, who is likewise described as "despised" and rejected (53:3). The LORD has called Me from the womb; It is common in Isaiah thus to interpose a song of praise on the announcement of any great and glorious truth, and to call on the heavens and the earth to rejoice together (see the notes at Isaiah 12:1-6; Isaiah 42:10-11; Isaiah 44:23). 49:1-13 - today's passage 50:4-11 52:13-53:12 Oswalt: In subtle but nevertheless clear ways the focus has shifted from the physical captivity of the Judeans to the moral and spiritual captivity of Israel and the whole world. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. Verse Isaiah 49:13. Isaiah 50:4-9a Commentary; Isaiah 51 Commentary. He's brought them back in the land. Isaiah 49 is actually the second of four songs called the Servant Songs. Then you will know that I am the LORD, See Special Topic at 41:2. He is protected by the Lord (49:2). 5/8/2015 In today's lesson, God promises a multitude of children to Israel through faith. He is a pledge for all the blessings of the covenant; in him God was reconciling the world to himself. d. Your sons shall make haste. It is mainly on the basis of this phrase that there is the practice of kissing the popes feet. (Bultema). 15 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? But, Secondly, It is possible that she may forget. And I will save your children. The Lord called me before I was born, while I was in my mother's womb he named me. The children which thou shalt have, after thou hast lost the other, shall say again in thine ears, The place is too strait for me: give place to me that I may dwell. Lick up the dust of thy feet refers to the great honor which the great ones of the world will give Israel. In short, men either remain in suspense, or tremble, or utterly fall and even faint. YHWH is described in terms of a nursing mother. God now shows that for him this is impossible (14-16). You shall surely clothe yourselves with them all as an ornament, Isaiah 49:14 But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me. He reminds the doubting exiles that he is the all-powerful God and Israels covenant redeemer. iii. Isaiah 13 begins a section ending at Isaiah 23:18 where he prophesies against the nations. . Isaiah 46:1-13 Sovereign Control of God. I. "[9] The appearance of this outburst of praise in the midst of a long list of prophecies is similar to the appearance of the proleptic songs interspersed throughout the prophecy of Revelation, thus exhibiting the same characteristic found in other authentic portions of God's Word. Isaiah 52:7-10 Commentary; Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12 Commentary; Isaiah 55 Commentary. You are My servant, O Israel: Since the rest of the context of this chapter indicates that this passage speaks of the Messiah, it is best to regard Israel as a reference to the Messiah. 1 Listen to me, you islands. God is always mindful of the condition of His people, despite the objections of a doubting Zion. If the tokens of his wonderful power are to be seen everywhere, he intends that there shall be an eminent and remarkable example of it in the salvation of the Church. Give me a place where I may dwell. And break out in singing, O mountains! 1 Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The Lord hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. If you do that, then the mountain between you and Gods land of blessing becomes the way into it. (Redpath). All rights reserved. You have made my mouth like a sharp sword." Moreover, that believers may not faint under the weight of distresses, before promising to them consolation from God, he exhorts them calmly to bear distresses; for by the word poor he means that the Church, in this world, is liable to many calamities. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. He has hidden me in the shadow of his hand. ", Isaiah began this pericope by clarifying the calling and ministry of the Servant. Free Online Commentary. For the LORD has comforted His people, But Zion said, The LORD has forsaken me, The LORD has forsaken me, and my Lord has forgotten me., Surely they may forget, yet I will not forget you, See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands, Your sons shall make haste. Verse Isaiah 49:13. This is rejoicing over deliverance from sin, not just exile. God replies that he can do it. And some of the old rabbis say that that is God speaking there in response to the people who were captives in Babylon, who said, "God has forgotten us. 49:10) on those who need help, including Gentiles. On the surface, the statement You are my servant, Israel, explicitly identifies Yahwehs Servant as the nation Israel. Shout for joy, O heavens! In these encouragements, Isaiah looks beyond his time to the coming of the Christ, and even beyond that to the second coming and the eternal kingdom. A captive, and wandering to and fro? This is the reason why Isaiah describes the advantages of this deliverance in such lofty terms, in order that believers, though they beheld nothing around them but death and ruin, might sustain their heart by the hope of a better condition. He adds, "Thy walls shall be continually before me; thy ruined walls, though no pleasing spectacle, shall be in my thoughts of compassion." Her friends, who had deserted her, shall be gathered to her, and shall contribute their utmost to her assistance and comfort: Thy children shall make haste. [2.] The overall message of second Isaiah is one of comfort and redemption: God hasn't forgotten you-all, still loves you, and is absolutely going to redeem and restore you. Weak believers, in their despondency, are ready to say, "God has forsaken his church and forgotten the sorrows of his people." As they rejected Him, as they despised Him, His coming to them was in vain. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. [1.] Yet surely my just reward is with the LORD, This little gem was called by Barnes, "A song of praise in view of the glorious results of the work of Messiah. Clarke on They shall bow down to you with their faces to the earth, and lick up the dust of your feet: These expressions therefore of the prophet are only general poetical images, taken from the manners of the country, to denote great respect and reverence: and such splendid poetical images, which frequently occur in the prophetical writings, were intended only as general amplifications of the subject, not as predictions to be understood and fulfilled precisely according to the letter., iii. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. They intend to thoroughly thrash their enemies. d. For He who has mercy on them will lead them, even by the springs of water He will guide them: In an immediate sense, this refers to Gods supply and sustaining of the exiles returning from Babylon to Judah, through the unseen hand of the Messiah. To the Servant of rulers: So long as they are oppressed by fear or anxiety, or grief, they scarcely accept of any consolation; and therefore they need to be confirmed in various ways. He is a person that has revealed himself to us that we may know him and the power of his resurrection (Phil 3:10). They shall feed along the roads, to be a covenant for the people, to restore the land and to reassign its desolate inheritances, 9 to say to the captives, 'Come out,' and to those in darkness, 'Be free!' "They will feed beside the roads and find pasture on every barren hill. And in this Israel is the true name expressed. Transition: Isaiah 49-55 is a section within a section. That he has a constant care of his church and people (Isaiah 49:16; Isaiah 49:16): I have engraven thee upon the palms of my hands. c. From the matrix of My mother He has made mention of My name: This was fulfilled in Luke 1:31, where the LORD, through the angel Gabriel, declared the name of Jesus before the conception in Marys womb. Israel has light but needs restoration, while the Gentiles need both light and salvation. (Grogan). But Zion said, The LORD has forsaken me, Zion believes, The LORD has forsaken me, and my Lord has forgotten me.. Surely they may forget, The best commentaries on Isaiah ranked by scholars and reviewers: (1) Oswalt, John N. in NICOT, (2) Webb, Barry G. in BST, (3) Motyer, J. Alec . First, It is not likely that she should. And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know that I the LORD am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob ( Isaiah 49:26 ). Commentary on 16 New Testament books, from Matthew to 2 Timothy. Studying Isaiah 49 18-23. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. New Revised Standard Version and Student Study Handout for Isaiah 9:2-7 International Bible Lesson "For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6NRSV). But through Him, we've been brought nigh. And My highways shall be elevated. Yet I will not forget you. Partners In a New Creation / Lesson #5 And lick up the dust of your feet. So that Israel is gathered to Him Chapters 13-27 : Historical Commentary on the Old Testament: forthcoming: Boda, Mark J. Isaiah: Story of God . For the Lord has comforted His people And will have compassion on His afflicted. Here, He commands the coastlands the distant lands of the Gentiles to listen to Him. And their pastures shall be on all desolate heights. The Lord called me to serve him. There's not enough room." I will feed those who oppress you with their own flesh, And they required some happy songs from us saying, 'Sing one of the songs of Zion.' Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. For instance, in the lectionary text for today, Isaiah 42:1-9, we for the first time encounter the image of the (suffering) servant of God that serves as a wonderful example of the meaning-making nature of the prophetic task (see also Isaiah 49:1-13; 50:4-11; 52:13-53:12).
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