i. Jesus set the demon possessed free from the bondage of chains and demonic torture (Mark 5:1-15). The whole thing comes back to the oil. And I will save your children. And My God shall be My strength), Yet if there is any specific time that this promise was fulfilled, it was as Jesus died on the cross and trusted in the promise of resurrection. Before I was born, the Lord chose me. Infidels, in their presumption, say God has forsaken the earth (Ezekiel 8:12), and has forgotten their sins,Psalms 10:11. Now God here speaks of the judgment He's going to bring on their oppressors. I. In this case, the servant, too, is hidden even from himself as an agent of God. 'The Almighty'(verse 6) translates aday - the only time this title for God appears in Isaiah. THE MESSIAH: A RESTORER OF ISRAEL (Isaiah 49:8-13) 8. 49:13. a. But now, the LORD speaks against the nations, beginning with . I will also give You as a light to the Gentiles, God the Father is a spirit. Isaiah 42:10-13). But Zion said, The LORD has forsaken me, The place is too small for me; 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 ). 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. The history that is there in the land goes back.Now there are those who see an interesting scenario arising in the Middle East right now. Isaiah 49 is actually the second of four songs called the Servant Songs. Beg your pardon, I jumped. The whole problem that we're having here with inflation, our whole problem of economy is based to the increased oil prices. Then I said, I have labored in vain, (1-2) The call and the preparation of the Messiah. A woman may perhaps be so unhappy as not to be able to remember her sucking child (she may be sick, and dying, and going to the land of forgetfulness), or she may be so unnatural as not to have compassion on the son of her womb, as those who, to conceal their shame, are the death of their children as soon as they are their life, Lamentations 4:10; Deuteronomy 28:57. Sing, O heavens, and be joyful, O earth Which may be understood of the heavens, and the earth by a personification, a figure usual in Scripture, to express the greatness of the benefit received, and to raise thankfulness and admiration in the hearts of God's people; see ( Psalms 90:11 Psalms 90:12 ) ( Isaiah 55:12 ) or by the heavens may be meant the angels in heaven, who, as they rejoice at the conversion of a single sinner, will much more rejoice at such numerous conversions among Jews and Gentiles, here prophesied of, ( Luke 15:10 ) and, by the "earth", the saints on earth, the excellent in it, who have a more immediate concern in, and must be affected with, the case here represented: and break forth into singing, O mountains; such as are in high office either in the state, as Christian kings and princes, ( Isaiah 49:23 ) or in the church, as prophets and apostles, ( Revelation 18:20 ) . This little gem was called by Barnes, "A song of praise in view of the glorious results of the work of Messiah. 2 He made my words as sharp as a sword. The Servant is God's agent to do God's work in the world. Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, ; Place of Action: Jerusalem Golden Text: "Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a 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." (Isaiah 49:8). a. The work of God's Servant v1 Listen to me, you foreign nations. Once more God promises the return of the captive Jews to their homeland. The first song (42:1-4) tells of the call of the Servant to "bring justice to the nations" (42:1). [2.] Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. Because they do not have the economic base to afford the worldwide inflation that has ensued from the increased oil prices. Kings shall see and arise, Or, "The plan and model of thy walls, that are to be rebuilt, is before me, and they shall certainly be built according to it." 66:9-13). From the matrix of My mother He has made mention of My name. Then you will know that I am the LORD, Notice it says eachmountain (or, as in the King James Version, all mountains). 10 They will neither hunger nor thirst, nor will the desert heat or the sun beat down on them. It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant We are told that the word the goes forth out of his mouth is like a sharp, two-edged sword--Revelation. Bible Study: Isaiah 49:1-26. Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Because of their captivity in Babylon, Zion wonders Does God really care about us? God will answer, with strength and insight, this question that many have asked since. Shall go away from you. Seeking the Gospel in Malachi, the Last Book of the Old Testament. The whole inflationary cycle can be placed on the increased oil prices. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. Its use here is possibly because of the similarity in sound to the word 'destruction'(dad). d. Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship: Yet in the end, the Messiah will not be despised or abhorred. It's two hours wide and six hours long driving in a car. 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. Isaiah 42:10-13; Isaiah 44:23; Isaiah 45:8; Isaiah 52:8-9; Isaiah 55:12-13). As the prophet spoke, he called on nature, personified, to rejoice (on the mountains rejoicing see 44:23). He was a "Jewish prophet who lived during the eighth century BC." Isaiah's words were written more than 700 years before the birth of Christ. First, It is not likely that she should. Though the promise seems too good to be true, God confirms it with an oath to the nations. They shall bow down to you with their faces to the earth, and lick up the dust of your feet, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, Copyright - Enduring Word       |      . But, Secondly, It is possible that she may forget. The great blessing of the returning sons of Zion in both near and far fulfillment will come as an astounding surprise. His words are like a sharpened sword - truth that defends the righteous and destroys the rebellious. And he said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel ( Isaiah 49:3 ). Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. A nursing mother, most of all, cannot but be tender of her sucking child; her own breasts will soon put her in mind of it if she should forget it. We are finishing up Isaiah 49 - with verses 18-23 - for Sunday, June 19. "In the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me.". Which may be understood of the heavens, and the earth by a personification, a figure usual in Scripture, to express the greatness of the benefit received, and to raise thankfulness and admiration in the hearts of God's people; see ( Psalms 90:11 Psalms 90:12 ) ( Isaiah 55:12 ) or by the heavens may be meant the angels in heaven, who, as they The reason of all this is. ( Isaiah 49:16-21 ). What is a plumb line in the Bible? Look at India. Even when Jerusalem is in ruins, God's people envision the new day of restoration! Even by the springs of water He will guide them. So he speaks about them coming into the land and being prospered and the land being too small for them and their desire to extend and expand their borders.Now the regathering and the rebuilding of the nation Israel has been a very remarkable thing in our days. Isaiah 50:1-11 God's Servant Must Suffer. To the Servant of rulers: Some apply his engraving his church on the palms of his hands to the wounds in Christ's hands when he was crucified; he will look on the marks of them, and remember those for whom he suffered and died. 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 . before I was born. He was crucified. Princes also shall worship, [2.] ii. They say, "The area that we have is too small." Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. 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 ). i. 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. 1. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. The despising nation was Israel. They bring together all the relevant aids to exegesis - linguistic, textual, archaeological, historical, literary, and theological - to help the reader understand the meaning of the books of the Old and New Testaments. The Servant, the Light to the Gentiles - "Listen, O coastlands, to Me, And take heed, you peoples from afar! The scope of these verses is to show that the return of the people of God out of their captivity, and the eternal redemption to be wrought out by Christ (of which that was a type), would be great occasions of joy to the church and great proofs of the tender care God has of the church. Why are both Jesus and Satan referred to as the morning star? i. Kings shall be your foster fathers: Calvin and most expositors believe that the text teaches that one day the greatest in the nation will love and care for the children of the Church. The mountains in the way are still the LORDs mountains, allowed there for a purpose. As they rejected Him, as they despised Him, His coming to them was in vain. Studying Isaiah 49 18-23. Yet I will not forget you. To bring Jacob back to Him, And My highways shall be elevated. God will protect them along the journey and help them as they rebuild their ruined country (8-10). God is always mindful of the condition of His people, despite the objections of a doubting Zion. This is the third of our four lessons from Isaiah in our set of reflections on humanity's participation in God's new creation. Oh, thank God for the light of Jesus Christ unto the Gentiles. It's exciting, because God fulfilled His promise. Away therefore with these distrusts and jealousies, which are the bane of friendship. (l) "pauperum suorum", V. L. "pauperes suos", Forerius; "inopes suos", Vitringa; "humiles", Sept. "mansuetorum", Targum. 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). Yet He triumphed over such temptation by declaring, my just reward is with the LORD. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. By Christ the prince of this world, the great destroyer, is cast out, is dispossessed, has his power broken and his attempts quite baffled. 10 million Ukrainians without power because of Russia. Surely these shall come from afar; 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. 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 kept me safe in his hand. And these from the land of Sinim.. 2. The land will be too narrow for you by reason of the inhabitants. What does Isaiah 49:1-13 mean? Break forth into singing, O mountains - "Ye mountains, burst forth into song"] Three ancient MSS. W E Vine writes that Isaiah 49:9-13 "give one of the most glorious descriptions of the effects of Christ's Second Advent. Let the whole creation join with us in songs of joy, for it shares with us in the benefits of the redemption, and all they can contribute to this sacred melody is little enough in return for such inestimable favours, Psalms 96:11. Israel will return and rebuild its homeland. Verse Isaiah 49:13. of And it is a thing that is actually causing millions of people to starve to death in the third world. So the work of Christ among the Gentiles, the kings worshipping and so forth as the gospel of Jesus Christ has permeated many kingdoms of the Gentiles. To bring Jacob back to Him: This shows that an important aspect of the Messiahs mission was to bring Israel back to the LORD. The Lord has called Me from the womb; From the matrix of My mother He has made mention of My name. 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. And they shall be drunk with their own blood as with sweet wine. Sunday, June 12, 2022. 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. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. a. They are dwelling there. The Most Amazing Child What God will do for Zion we are told, Isaiah 49:17; Isaiah 49:17. 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. That God has a tender affection for his church and people, Isaiah 49:15; Isaiah 49:15. And He said to me, Be assured, [1.] 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. See Special Topic at 41:2. I have spent my strength for nothing, and in vain: yet surely my judgment is with the LORD, and my work with my God ( Isaiah 49:4 ). iii. and who hath brought up these? The Redeemer of Israel, their Holy One, It is not Isaiah, because prophets never begin "Listen to me". Isaiah 49:1-13 (The 2nd Servant Song) Isaiah 49:1-13 - The 2nd Servant Song. And who in the world would object? See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones" (49:13). Opponents who try to ruin Israels work will not be successful and will leave in shame and defeat (17-18). 1. In His quiver He has hidden Me.. It is fitting for judgment to begin at the house of God, so the LORD has first spoken to Israel and Judah. The LORDs love and faithfulness for Zion are also shown by His promise for their future. The one thing that tells us beyond a doubt that Isaiah, the prophet, wrote all of it, is his use of the title "Holy One of Israel". Yet surely my just reward is with the LORD, With his own hand he protected me. There is no exception in that great, but little word, all. It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant to raise up the tribes of JacobI will also give You as a light to the Gentiles: Though part of the Messiahs mission is directed to Israel, He also has a mission to the Gentiles. 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. 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Before I was born, the *Lord called (appointed) me to be his special Servant. for the Lord hath comforted his people; with the discoveries of his love and grace; by his gracious presence among them; by the coming of Christ unto them in a spiritual way; by sending his Spirit, and renewing the face of things, and reviving his work in the midst of them; by the pure and powerful preaching of the Gospel, and comfortable administration of Gospel ordinances; and by large additions of converts made unto them: and will have mercy upon his afflicted, or "poor", or "meek" and "humble" ones, as the words (l) may be rendered: the Lord's people is a poor and afflicted people, poor in a temporal and spiritual sense; the church and interest of Christ is in a poor and low condition: the Lord's people are afflicted outwardly and inwardly, and so become meek, and are kept humble; these the Lord, in the latter day, will raise from a low and distressed condition to a more exalted and comfortable one; which will be an instance of his mercy and compassion, and be matter of joy unto them. This week, we're looking more closely at "daughter Zion's" restoration to motherhood. There are wonderful industrial, agricultural and cultural developments in Israel, in fulfilment of prophecy - Isaiah 35:1-10; Jeremiah 30:18-22; 31:7-14; Zechariah 14:9-11; Hosea 3:4-5. As I live, says the LORD, lay upon them command after command, rule alter rule, a constant series of minute injunctions, under which they will . And God's purposes are to be fulfilled there. 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. They shall neither hunger nor thirst, e. I will make each of My mountains a road: The mountains in the way of the returning exiles both in near and far fulfillment would seem to defeat the purpose of the LORD. 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. 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; This is a truly significant Jewish sign that proclaims the nearness of our Lord's return. But even they shall be taken away. In short, men either remain in suspense, or tremble, or utterly fall and even faint. "Commentary on Isaiah 49:13". Isaiah 46:1-13 Sovereign Control of God. The reason for rejoicing is that the Lord comforts and has compassion (cf. v2 He made my words about God's judgement to be as sharp as a sword. God's compassion is too immense to be limited to . But thus says the LORD: And those who swallowed you up will be far away. It is beautiful to imagine Jesus comforting and strengthening His soul with these promises as He anticipated and endured the ordeal of the cross. Can a woman forget her nursing child: Though bizarre accounts of unspeakable cruelty surface from time to time, everyone knows that a woman will never forget her nursing child. (Alan Redpath) A. The response to Gods saving work will be universal joy (cf. yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. 1. Isaiah 49:14-26 God Will Remember Jerusalem. These multitudes are the Saints who will be gathered from every nation in the last days and enlisted . 49 Listen to me, distant nations, you people who live far away! * [49:1-7] The second of the four "servant of the Lord" oracles (cf. And that it was actually God who declared, "If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its cunning. Now even so, God is going to preserve the people of Israel. note on 42:1-4). Isaiah 50:4-9a Commentary; Isaiah 51 Commentary. We wept when we remembered Zion. He referred to this Servant earlier (Isaiah 42:1-9), but now he reiterated and reinforced what he had revealed in preparation for further revelation about this key figure. In whom I will be glorified. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Lick up the dust of thy feet refers to the great honor which the great ones of the world will give Israel. The servant was to be a light to the nations, making it possible for non-Jews who had been in darkness because of being without the knowledge of God and his promises to be forgiven of their sins and to cease being in a state of alienation from him. I am like a sharp arrow in his quiver. Her enemies, who had threatened and assaulted her, shall be forced to withdraw from her: Thy destroyers, and those who made thee waste, who had made themselves masters of the country and ravaged it, shall go forth of thee. Isaiah 13. Depicts the Servant's call to go to Israel (Isa 49:1-4) . Rather their sins are the cause of their troubles (50:1). But he still loves them and has the power to save them. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. And not have compassion on the son of her womb? This is an important yet lightly noted prophecy of the rejection of the Messiah, by mankind in general and by Israel specifically. Listen carefully, you people who live far away. Read Isaiah 49:1-4. When we consider what and who the Lord Jesus had to work with on this earth, we certainly must believe that one of the great temptations He faced was discouragement. b. This text has usually been made to serve as proof of the legitimacy of the church state (or state church); however, the prophet does not have the Church in mind here, but future Israel. (Bultema), ii. Grogan gives another perspective on Sinim: It is most likely that Isaiah was being consciously obscure. They shall feed in the ways, and their pastures shall be in the high places. 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. Isaiah 40:1; Isaiah 47:6) and had shown compassion on His formerly afflicted nation (cf. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. Before my mother gave birth, he used my name to speak to me. And in the day of salvation I have helped You; This is a great way to read Andrew's notes on a mobile device or computer. Bibliographical Information Clarke, Adam. In verses 14-21 the prophet recorded a dialogue between Israel and God. But I won't forget." The new commentaries continue this tradition. 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). Isaiah 49:1-13 Bringing Light to The Gentiles. 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. 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. Nederlandstalige Bijbelstudies door Stan Marinussen, From the matrix of My mother He has made mention of My name, In the shadow of His hand He has hidden Me, and made Me a polished shaft; in His quiver He has hidden Me, Then I said, I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength for nothing and in vain; yet surely my just reward is with the LORD, It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant to raise up the tribes of JacobI will also give You as a light to the Gentiles, That You should be My salvation to the ends of the earth, Thus says the LORDto Him whom man despises, to Him whom the nation abhors, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, In an acceptable time I have heard You, and in the day of salvation I have helped You; I will preserve You, That You may say to the prisoners, Go forth, For He who has mercy on them will lead them, even by the springs of water He will guide them, Sing, O heavens! Can a nursing mother forget her nursing child? Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. well, they may forget, but I will not forget thee ( Isaiah 49:15 ). The idea in this verse is, that it was an occasion on which the heavens and the earth would have cause to exult together. c. Thus says the LORDto Him whom man despises, to Him whom the nation abhors: The LORD speaks to His Messiah, and reveals that He will be One whom man despises, and whom His own nation abhors.
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