isaiah 66:19 commentary

Others (but less probably) understand by sign a mark of distinction, like that mentioned Ezekiel 9:4; so as, saith he, some shall escape and not be destroyed; and for those that shall escape, I will send them to Tarshish, Pul, Lud, Tubal, Javan, to Europe, Asia, and Africa, to all the quarters of the world, (see the Latin Synopsis, and the English Annotations, large discourses of these particular places,) to all nations that had never before heard of God or his true worship. The bow was in common use in wars; and it is by no means improbable that at that time they had acquired special fame in the use of this weapon. Then the Lord would send survivors of His people among the nations to proclaim His glory. I. Audio Narration of Analytical Commentary of Isaiah. Sign; the cross, which Christ left to enlighten us, (Ezechiel ix. And they will declare My glory among the nations. Or, the Iberians [Josephus]. , (in Greece; and Ionian isles and maritime coasts, etc.) Some Jews shall be saved, and shall preach to others, as God's servants. (Exodus 12:13.) Who am “I”? (u) I will make these that I chose, that they perish not with the rest of the infidels: by which he alludes to the marking of the posts of his people, whom he preserved, Ex 12:7. Tubal (comp. THE STATE OF THE HEATHEN WHO KNOW NOT GOD. Ionia properly was the beautiful province on the western part of Asia Minor - a country much celebrated in the Greek classics for its fertility and the salubrity of its climate - but the word used here includes all of Greece. A sign — By this may be understood Christ, Luke 2:34, or the ministry of the word attended with miracles, these were set up among the Jews first, then among the Gentiles. Acts 2. (Parkhurst, p. God is not frustrated with Israel's unwillingness to do His will. This includes the missionary results, not of the pentecostal occasion alone, but of the apostolic labours as well. In v. He means that the knowledge of God shall be spread throughout the whole world; for the Greeks, Italians, Parthians, Cilicians, and other nations had heard nothing about pure religion and the true worship of God; and the whole world was plunged in the deepest darkness of ignorance. From the general destruction of the whole nation, therefore, he says that he will reserve a small number. Young took the sign to be "the whole wondrous series of events that occurred when the ancient Jewish nation was cast off and the Church of Jesus Christ founded." Deeply sensible that there is great danger of erring here, and that the above view may be viewed as mere conjecture, I cannot, however, help regarding it as the true exposition. There was a Lydia in Asia Minor - the kingdom of the celebrated Croesus; but it is generally supposed that this place was in Africa. those that escape of them—the Gentile survivors spared by God (see on [888]Isa 66:18; Zec 14:16). Isaiah 66. Josephus affirms that the descendants of Ludim are long since extinct, having been destroyed in the Ethiopian wars. For some time modern commentaries on Isaiah were hard to come by but no longer. Romans 11:25). The Mosches or Muscovites, say the Septuagint; the Turks, saith one of the Rabbis. Isaiah 66:19 - I will set a sign among them and will send survivors from them to the nations: Tarshish, Put, Lud, Meshech, Tubal and Javan, to the distant coastlands that have neither heard My fame nor seen My glory. What that sign should be, he does not here say. Lud — the Libyans of Africa (Genesis 10:13), Ludim being son of Mizraim (Egypt): an Ethiopian people famous as bowmen (Jeremiah 46:9): employed as mercenaries by Tyre and Egypt (Ezekiel 27:10; Ezekiel 30:5). He has some (Isaiah 1:9.) (n) Geograph, l. 17. p. 552, 562. There are still on that island remains of some very noble and extensive temples built by the ancient Egyptians. A Comprehensive Concordance Of The Book of Isaiah. The figure hinted at in minchâtı̄ (my holy offering) is given more elaborately here in the book of Isaiah, viz., "as the children of Israel are accustomed (fut. Neither have seen my glory - The glory which he had manifested to the Hebrews in giving his law, and in the various exhibitions of his character and perfections among them. This sign may very well be that visible pouring out of the gifts of the Holy Ghost on the day of Pentecost, under the symbol of wind and fire, [Acts 2:2-4] (a) together with the signs and wonders whereby the apostle’s doctrine was confirmed. That draw the bow.] The bow was in common use in wars; and it is by no means improbable that at that time they had acquired special fame in the use of this weapon. Isaiah 66:1-24—Read the Bible online or download free. "in a pure vessel to the house of Jehovah," not in the house of Jehovah, for the point of comparison is not the presentation in the temple, but the bringing to the temple. A Preterist Commentary on Isaiah 66:19: The Disciples that Survived the Persecution in Jerusalem went all over the World to Proclaim the Gospel in Fulfillment of v. 19. They reach, evidently, the apostolic age, and no doubt they qualifiedly cover ages beyond, during which missionary work shall be in demand for the conversion of the entire world — the scope of time required by St. Paul in Romans 10, 11. And I will set a sign among them.] It is not possible to determine with certainty the country that is referred to, though some part of Europe is doubtless intended. To all parts of the world, east, west, north, and south. The most recent of these is Shalom Paul's work on Isa 40-66 in the Eerdmans Critical Commentary series. And Lud - Jerome renders this, ‹Lydia.‘ The Septuagint ‹Lud.‘ There was a Lydia in Asia Minor - the kingdom of the celebrated Croesus; but it is generally supposed that this place was in Africa. In Isaiah 66:13, the prophet Isaiah gives us the word of the LORD: “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.” In this verse, God compares his comfort to that of a mother – not a father. Our text falls within the central section (chapters 60-62) of what is traditionally known as Third Isaiah (chapters 56-66). It is also declared (Revelation 7:3) that “as many as the Lord hath sealed” shall be safe, even when his anger shall be fiercely kindled throughout the whole world; just as they whose door-posts were marked in Egypt escaped safely. 1. p. 23. and StraboF14Geograph, l. 17. p. 552, 562. make mention; or Elephantine, the same with Phil, near the other. Tarshish—Tartessus in Spain, in the west. These African Lybians are commonly mentioned in connection with Pul, Ethiopia, and Phut. The prophet presupposes that his countrymen are dispersed among all nations to the farthest extremity of the geographical horizon. Pul is not found elsewhere as the name of a nation, and stands probably for “Phut,” as in the LXX., found in common with “Lud” in Ezekiel 27:10; Ezekiel 30:5, and standing for an African people (Phint, or Phet) on the east coast of Northern Africa. “These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word. The ‹sign‘ here referred to, may denote the intimations which the Redeemer gave to his disciples to discern these approaching calamities, and to secure their safety by flight when they should be about to appear Matthew 24:15-18. Which have not heard my name. It’s tough, especially when we’re in the middle of the pain, to understand why God could be allowing something so difficult. The Tibarenians of the Greeks were the people inhabiting the country south of the Caucasus, between the Black Sea and the Araxes. In a word, the Prophet heightens the description of what has been already said about the grievous and terrible vengeance which the Lord will execute on the ungodly; for all would have perished without distinction if the Lord had not marked some of them with his seal. The nations mentioned include Tarshish (Spain), Put (Libya), Lud (either western Turkey or an African tribe), Meshech (archers? Introduction. By the name “Tarshish” he denotes Cilicia, and includes the whole coast of the Mediterranean Sea opposite to Judea. Jehovah sends missionaries from the nearer nations to those who have not heard His fame nor seen His glory; and the report carries conviction to their minds, so that they restore the Israelites exiled amongst them, as an offering to the Lord. And they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles; afar off, that have not heard my fame &c. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. There was also a Shemite or Semitic Lud (Genesis 10:22; 1 Chronicles 1:17 ), whence came the Lydians of Asia Minor. (Prof. J. Skinner, D. D.), And they shall declare My glory among the Gentiles. "t is a passage that can perhaps be read placidly by those for whom things are going well, but less so by those who do look around and see only destruction. * [66:10–16] The poet addresses the children born of Jerusalem, their mother. Jerome observes on this, quae nos dormitoria interpretari possumus vel basternas. God has heard my prayer. They walk in the 19 “I will set a sign among them, and I will send some of those who survive to the nations—to Tarshish, to the Libyans [] and Lydians (famous as archers), to Tubal and Greece, and to the distant islands that have not heard of my fame or seen my glory. (x) I will scatter the rest of the Jews, who escaped destruction, into various nations. Javan — the Greeks; called Ionians, including all the descendants of Javan, both in Greece and in Asia Minor (Genesis 10:2-4). as in Isaiah 6:2) to offer the meat-offering" (i.e., that which was to be placed upon the altar as such, viz., wheaten flour, incense, oil, the grains of the first-fruits of wheat, etc.) Isaiah 3:12. The point is that this message will go to the farthest reaches of the earth (cf. Gary V. Smith’s second volume on Isaiah in the New American Commentary looks deeply and in wonder at the God who is both intimate and compassionate (Isaiah 40:28: “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak”) and larger than our comprehension of time and space (Isaiah 66:1: “Heaven is My throne, and the earth is My footstool”). To Tubal - Tubal was the fifth son of Japhet, and is here joined with Javan because they were among the settlers of Europe. They reach, evidently, the apostolic age, and no doubt they qualifiedly cover ages beyond, during which missionary work shall be in demand for the conversion of the entire world — the scope of time required by St. Paul in Romans 10, 11. Deeply sensible that there is great danger of erring here, and that the above view may be viewed as mere conjecture, I cannot, however, help regarding it as the true exposition. And Lud - Jerome renders this, 'Lydia.' And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them unto the nations. The word ‹Ionia,‘ Greek Ἰων Iōn Ἰωνία Iōnia is evidently derived from the word rendered here ‹Javan‘ (יון yâvân ), and in the Scriptures the word comprehends all the countries inhabited by the descendants of Javan, as well in Greece as in Asia Minor. Bochart, Phaleg. Or, the Iberians-namely, those between the Caspian and Euxine seas, the modern Georgia (Josephus). On the other hand, Mr. Sayce (Cheyne, 2:287) identifies “Pul” with the Apuli of Italy and “Lud,” with the Lydian soldiers, by whose help Psammitichus made himself independent of Assyria. 19.The achievements just named, no doubt, are the conversion of so large a part of the Gentiles. Javan—the Greeks; called Ionians, including all the descendants of Javan, both in Greece and in Asia Minor (Ge 10:2-4). Bochart supposes that Abyssinia is intended, but it is by no means certain that this is the place referred to. I.A.1. Where is the house you will build for me? They do not know what prayer is. Tubal - Tibarenians, in Asia Minor, south of the Caucasus, between the Black Sea and Araxes. That draw the bow - I much suspect that the words קשת משכי moshechey kesheth, who draw the bow, are a corruption of the word משך meshek, Moschi, the name of a nation situated between the Euxine and Caspian seas; and properly joined with תבל tubal, the Tibareni. The word know not being in the Hebrew, some apply the ellipsis thus: I have observed their works, &c. Others consider the clause as a question, and read, Should I endure their works, &c.? The Hindus call the Greeks Yavanas - the ancient Hebrew appellation. Isaiah 63:7 - 64:12 is a lengthy prayer of lament. 19. Josephus says, that ‹Tubal obtained the Thobelians ( Θωβήλους Thōbēlous ) who are reckoned among the Iberians.‘ Jerome renders it, ‹Italy.‘ It is not possible to determine with certainty the country that is referred to, though some part of Europe is doubtless intended. II. Josephus affirms that the descendants of Ludim are long since extinct, having been destroyed in the Ethiopian wars. Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary Isaiah 66:20. Isaiah 66:19 Context 17 They that sanctifie themselues, and purifie themselues in the gardens, behinde one tree in the midst, eating swines flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, shall be consumed together, saith the Lord. It is by no means easy to determine with certainty on this passage; and it certainly becomes no one to speak dogmatically or very confidently. It is needless to say, on the supposition that this refers to the propagation of the gospel by the apostles, that it was fulfilled. But while the distinction is common to the two prophets, the development of the idea is strikingly different. By these warnings and previous intimations they were to be preserved. Josephus says, that 'Tubal obtained the Thobelians (Θωβήλους Thōbēlous) who are reckoned among the Iberians.' All is to them wrapt in gloom impenetrable. Compare Vitringa on the passage for a more full view of the reasons of this interpretation. 19.And I will place in them a sign. Italy [Jerome]. Hebrew, "Javan;" who peopled Ionia and the Archipelago. The Book of the Prophet Isaiah Commentary by A. R. FAUSSET CHAPTER 66 Isa 66:1-24.THE HUMBLE COMFORTED, THE UNGODLY CONDEMNED, AT THE LORD'S APPEARING: JERUSALEM MADE … The glory of God referred to, may have been the signal manifestation of his perfections at that period in the approaching destruction of the city, and in the wonders that attended the coming of the Messiah. Jerome renders it, ‹Africa.‘ The Septuagint, Φοὺδ Foud - ‹Phud.‘ Bochart, Phaleg. From the connection it is plain that an African people near Egypt is meant (cf. 4.) Ezekiel 27:13; Ezekiel 38:2-3; Ezekiel 39:1) points to the shores of the Black Sea and tribes of Scythian extraction. Tubal — Tibarenians, in Asia Minor, south of the Caucasus, between the Black Sea and Araxes. ◄Isaiah 66:19 ► And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them to the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow, to Tubal, and Javan, to the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles. A direct judicial act of God Himself will ultimately determine the entrance of the Pleroma of the Gentiles into the kingdom of God, and this entrance of the fulness of the Gentiles will then lead to the recovery of the diaspora of Israel, since the heathen, when won by the testimony borne to Jehovah by those who have been saved, "bring your brethren out of all nations." And they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles; The achievements just named, no doubt, are the conversion of so large, ,) a rallying flag around which Gentiles are bidden to throng. Isaiah's Seven-Part Bifid Structure. 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