Isaiah 66

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 66:21

Isaiah 66:21. I will also take of them for priests and for Levites God will find among the converted Gentiles those who, though they are not of the tribe of Levi, yet shall do the true work of the priests and Levites. They shall minister in holy things, preside in the religious assemblies, teach the people, and bless in the name of the Lord. They shall be stewards of the mysteries of God, as the priests and Levites were under the law; angels or messengers of the churches, pastors... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 66:22-23

Isaiah 66:22-23. For as the new heavens, &c. The new state of the church to be raised up under the Messiah; shall remain before me Unalterable. As the gospel dispensation is to be continued till the end of time, and not to be succeeded by any other; as it shall therefore remain, because it is before me, under my eye, my care, and special protection; so shall your seed and your name remain A seed of ministers, a seed of Christians. As one generation of both passeth away, another... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 66:24

Isaiah 66:24 . And they shall go forth Namely, those who had joined themselves to the communion of the church spoken of in the preceding verses; and look upon the carcasses of the men that have sinned against me Meaning chiefly the unbelieving Jews who rejected Christ and his gospel, including, however, all impenitent sinners, and especially all the enemies and persecutors of God’s truth and people. By looking upon their carcasses is meant beholding the dreadful vengeance taken on... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 66:1-6

Attitudes towards ritual (66:1-6)This chapter continues the contrast between the majority of Israel who were the people of God in name only, and the godly minority who were his true people. The returning exiles were glad to hear that the temple was to be rebuilt, but the prophet reminds them that they are mistaken if they think that God’s sole dwelling place is a temple. God dwells everywhere. They are also mistaken if they think that God’s chief requirement for people is that they carry out... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 66:7-24

New people and a new age (66:7-24)Usually there is a long period of development before a group of people becomes a nation, but the new nation Israel will appear suddenly and unexpectedly, like a baby born before the due date (7-9). As with the birth of a baby, there is much rejoicing over the birth of the new nation (10-11). The ‘baby’ grows strong and active because God is the one who nourishes it. Under the controlling hand of God, Israel prospers (12-14).While Israel enjoys God’s blessings,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 66:1

Thus saith the LORD. See App-82 . The heaven, &c . Quoted in Acts 7:49 . Compare 1 Kings 8:27 . 2 Chronicles 6:18 . the = this. Hebrew. zeh . ye: i.e. the future builders of the house. the place of My rest: i.e. rest in satisfaction. The Temple was for sacrifice and atonement (2 Chronicles 2:6 ), not for dwelling. Compare Acts 7:48 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 66:2

saith the LORD = [is] Jehovah's oracle. poor = wretched, or lowly, Hebrew. 'ani. See note on "poverty", Proverbs 6:11 . trembleth at = careth anxiously for. Compare Isaiah 66:5 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 66:3

cut off = breaketh. oblation = gift, or meal offering. Hebrew. minchah . swine's blood. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 14:8 . Leviticus 11:7 ). Compare Isaiah 65:4 . burneth incense = maketh a memorial of frankincense. Reference to Pentateuch (Leviticus 2:2 ). App-92 . chosen. See note on Isaiah 1:29 . their soul = they. Note the Introversion beginning with the last clause of Isaiah 66:3 , and including Isaiah 66:4 , They delight, &c. I also will choose, &c. When I called,... read more

E.W. Bullinger