Isaiah 50

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 50:9

9. (Compare "deal," or "proper," Isaiah 52:13, Margin; Isaiah 53:10; Psalms 118:6; Jeremiah 23:5). as a garment— (Isaiah 51:6; Isaiah 51:8; Psalms 102:26). A leading constituent of wealth in the East is change of raiment, which is always liable to the inroads of the moth; hence the frequency of the image in Scripture. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 50:10

10. Messiah exhorts the godly after His example (Isaiah 49:4; Isaiah 49:5; Isaiah 42:4) when in circumstances of trial ("darkness," Isaiah 42:4- :), to trust in the arm of Jehovah alone. Who is, c.—that is, Whosoever (Judges 7:3). obeyeth . . . servant—namely, Messiah. The godly "honor the Son, even as they honor the Father" (John 5:23). darkness— (Micah 7:8 Micah 7:9). God never had a son who was not sometimes in the dark. For even Christ, His only Son, cried out, "My God, My God, why hast... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 50:11

11. In contrast to the godly (Isaiah 50:10), the wicked, in times of darkness, instead of trusting in God, trust in themselves (kindle a light for themselves to walk by) (Isaiah 50:10- :). The image is continued from Isaiah 50:10- :, "darkness"; human devices for salvation (Proverbs 19:21; Proverbs 16:9; Proverbs 16:25) are like the spark that goes out in an instant in darkness (compare Job 18:6; Job 21:17; Psalms 18:28). sparks—not a steady light, but blazing sparks extinguished in a moment.... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 50

Obedience to the Servant 50:10-51:8The following section is a call to listen to the Servant, to follow His example, and so experience God’s salvation. Failure to do so will result in sharing the fate of His opponents (cf. Isaiah 50:9; Isaiah 51:8). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 50:1

The Lord continued to speak through His prophet. He addressed again Zion’s charge that God had forsaken and forgotten His people (Isaiah 49:14). He had not issued Israel a certificate of divorce (cf. Deuteronomy 24:1-4); He had not stopped desiring to have her for Himself (cf. Isaiah 49:14-18; Judges 2:14; Judges 3:8; Judges 4:2; Judges 10:7). [Note: See Joe M. Sprinkle, "Old Testament Perspectives on Divorce and Remarriage," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 40:4 (December... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 50:1-3

God’s will and power to deliver 50:1-3The Lord turned from addressing His "wife" to her children. Both figures describe Israel, collectively and particularly. This pericope is transitional, but it is more of a conclusion to what has preceded than an introduction to what follows. God has both the desire and the ability to save the Israelites from their sin. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 50:2

The Lord asked two more questions of His people that amount to one. Note the prominence of questions as a teaching device in this chapter (Isaiah 50:1-2; Isaiah 50:8-11). Why had they not responded to His calls for repentance and faith (which came through the prophets)? Had they done so, He implied, He would not have sold them into captivity. Was His lack of deliverance when they called to Him for help the result of His inability to save them? No, He could reach them, and He was strong enough... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 50:2-3

The proof of God’s strength is His control over nature. The nature miracles of Jesus proved His deity (cf. Matthew 8:27; Matthew 14:33). In spite of the vast amount of water in the sea, God can dry up the sea. Even though the sky above is apparently limitless, He can make it dark. The images here recall the Creation and the Exodus (cf. Exodus 15:16; Deuteronomy 26:8, Psalms 77:15), but the point is that God has the power to change anything as He chooses. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 50:4

The "Sovereign Lord" (used four times in this passage, Isaiah 50:5; Isaiah 50:7; Isaiah 50:9) had given (appointed) the Servant the ability to speak as a disciple, namely, as one who had learned from intimate association with the Lord what He should say."The title [translated Sovereign Lord] indicates the truth that God is the owner of each member of the human family, and that he consequently claims the unrestricted obedience of all." [Note: Robert B. Girdlestone, Synonyms of the Old Testament,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 50:4-9

The Servant’s confidence 50:4-9This is the third Servant Song (cf. Isaiah 42:1-4; Isaiah 49:1-6; Isaiah 52:13 to Isaiah 53:12). Like the second song, this one is autobiographical, but unlike the first and second songs it contains no reference to the Servant. That it is the Servant who is speaking becomes unmistakable in Isaiah 50:10-11, the "tailpiece" of this song. But what the Servant says, even without that specific identification, leaves little doubt that it is He who is speaking. The... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 50:9

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 50:10

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 50:11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 50

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 50:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 50:1-3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 50:2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 50:2-3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 50:4

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 50:4-9

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