Isaiah 53 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Mitch glaser joins jonathan bernis to discuss his book isaiah 53 explained. When it comes to telling jewish people about yeshua, isaiah chapter 53 is a powerful tool. Written for those seeking a soulsatisfying relationship with god, this important book. Isaiah, in my opinion, is the most spiritual of the old testament books. Isaiah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Isaiah 53 suffering, servant, sorrows, despised, rejected suffering savior chapter isaiah 53. Isaiah is quoted directly in the new testament over 65 times, far more than any other old testament. Isaiah 53 explained makes the story of the bible understandable, practically and simply explaining how you can have a soulsatisfying relationship with god and revealing the surprising key that makes this relationship possible. Isaiah was prophet during the reign of 5 kings, most of whom were evil. The man, isaiah, was a prophet and preacher at the time he wrote this book. This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet isaiah, and is a part of the book of the prophets.
The name isaiah means the salvation of the lord or the lord is salvation. David guzik commentary on isaiah 53 describes the atoning suffering and the. All scripture that hasnt been hacked or wrongly translated is inspired by god 2tim3. Some devout christians view the use of the christian interpretation of isaiah 53 in targeted conversion of jews as a special act of christian love. The two great things which the spirit of christ in the oldtestament prophets testified beforehand were the sufferings of christ and the glory that should follow, 1 pt. To miss the fact that jesus christ is the central figure in this passage is to stumble in unbelief over the cornerstone and foundation of all the gospel.
In the rabbinical training i had received, the fiftythird chapter of the book of isaiah had been continually avoided in favor of other, weightier matters to be learned. In a seeming paradox, the book of isaiah also presents the messiah as one who will suffer. God protects his truth in reply on isaiah 53 hi ron, there were no names of books chapters, verses or small particles they were all added later it was one holy book of prophesy. 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. In these verses, we see the personal messiah, the son of god, who alone can atone for sin. The speaker, according to horsley, personates the repenting jews in the latter ages of the world coming over to the faith of the redeemer. Yet traditional jews just cannot see the connection. Isaiah is the first book containing the writings of the prophets of the bible. Further clear testimonies to the unity of isaiah are the scrolls found at the dead sea. One of the seraphims lays a lump of burning coal in his mouth, and tells him his sins are burnt away. And that which christ himself, when he expounded moses and all the prophets, showed to be the drift and scope of them all was that christ ought to suffer and then to enter into his glory, lu. His coming had been preceded by hundreds of years of prophecies. Isaiah 53 versebyverse commentary and bible study of isaiah chapter 53. It is said that the chapter talks about yeshua hamoschaich jesus, or does it.
And the author, isaiah, who is called the prince of prophets, shines above all the other writers and prophets of scripture. 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. Sotah 14a in the babylonian talmud associates isaiah 53. Isaiah 53 explained will help kick start your personal pilgrimage and introduce you to. This apparent contradiction is solved in the person of jesus christ.
I dug into this wellwritten book and have come to treasure it. This chapter is considered by many to be the jewel in the crown of the book of isaiah, as it proves beyond doubt that jesus is the messiah. In isaiah 53 explained you will come face to face with a pivotal passage in the jewish bible that has the power to change your life. Do you know how to guide jewish people into the full meaning of these passages about the messiah. The subject was never discussed in my prewarpoland hebrew school. Isaiah 53 esv who has believed what he has heard from. The book of isaiah describes gods sovereign majesty and redemptive love for his people.
Isaiah 53 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. 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. Jehovah appears to isaiah in the temple and sends him as a prophet to warn of imminent judgments. It is through his suffering that our iniquities are taken away. Isaiah receives his prophetic commission strangely, it is to ensure that the people do not understand, and are not healed. Isaiah chapter 53 vividly describes the messiah suffering for sin. Isaiah 53 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Isaiah 53 explained makes the story of the bible understandable, practically and simply explaining how you can have a soulsatisfying relationship with god and revealing the surprising. The story of the bible explained in a practical and easytounderstand way. Request your free copy of isaiah 53 explained today. Chapter 53 the two great things which the spirit of christ in the oldtestament prophets testified beforehand were the sufferings of christ and the glory that should follow, 1 pt.
Isaiah 53 refers to jesus christ because thats the only meaning the most ancient. It reveals gods judgment and salvation and that god cannot allow sin to go unpunished. The basis for the question was who this chapter was about, who are the players and characters. This chapter is so replenished with the unsearchable riches of christ that it may be called rather the gospel of the evangelist isaiah than the prophecy of the. Isaiah fears he is undone because he is a man of unclean lips. Jehovahs vineyard yields bad fruit, leading to assyrias invasion and covenant curses on offenders. Isaiah 53 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.
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. Isaiah 53 is the fiftythird chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament. Although im somewhat familiar with this chapter, i gained a lot of insight by reading glasers book. How you can have a soulsatisfying relationship with god.
Isaiah 53 is the fiftythird chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Chapters 4055 are known as deuteroisaiah and date from the. It is said that the chapter talks about jesus, or does it. The centerpiece is isaiah s unrivaled chapter 53, portraying christ as the slain lamb of god.
Isaiahs primary focus was the coming judgment on the southern kingdom of judah due to its idolatry. In his day of judgment jehovah preserves alive those whose names are inscribed in the book of life. Isaiah institute 7 gods servant in the prophecy of isaiah avraham gileadi. As you journey through this chapter you will examine the historical trustworthiness of the scriptures, meet the god who predicts the.
The first book of the talmudberachot 5a applies isaiah 53 to the people. Isaiah portrays gods impending judgment as a consuming fire. Chapter 53 of the bibles book of isaiah and some surrounding verses contain one of the most direct prophecies about the ministry of the jewish messiah. You can break isaiah down into roughly three parts. Sanhedrin 98b in the babylonian talmud speculates rather ironically about the. Isaiah 53 explained jewish voice ministries international. The word of god herewith confirms the unity of the book itself. This book is an indepth study of the 53rd chapter of the book of isaiah. This is the servant previously spoken of in isaiah 42. This commentary echoes the prophecy recorded in psalm 22 see psalm 22 commentary. Check our website for the prophetic connection show schedules. This passage, through the end of isaiah 53, has in focus the servant of the lord. This is the basis of jesus own selfunderstanding of his role as a ransom for many and pauls message of the cross.
The book derives its title from the author, whose name means yahweh is salvation, and is similar to the names joshua, elisha, and jesus. Yet, when i first read this passage, my mind was filled with. 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. But to this day few discern, or will acknowledge, that divine power which goes with the word.
This bible commentary is indepth but uses plain english that everyone can understand. Isaiah 53 the forbidden chapter one for israel ministry. The lord will remove men far away, but a tenth shall. It is prophecy about the purpose of messiahs coming into the world. The lord says, my servant, who always does what is right, will make his people right with me. I will give him the rewards of one who wins in battle, and he will share them with his powerful ones. Isaiah 53 is the fiftythird chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible. Read revealing and surprising key facts in this popular book. In chapters 9 the prophets message is one of judgment and affliction, but in isaiah 4066 the.
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