Isaiah 56

Geneva Study Bible - Isaiah 56:12

56:12 Come ye, [say they], I will bring wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to {l} morrow shall be as this day, [and] much more abundant.(l) We are well yet, and to morrow will be better: therefore let us not fear the plagues before they come: thus the wicked contemned the admonition and exhortations which were made to them in the Name of God. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Isaiah 56:1-12

THE MESSIAH REVEALED The thirty-two chapters deal particularly with the Person and work of the Messiah. Isaiah has sometimes been called the evangelical prophet because of the large space he gives to that subject a circumstance the more notable because of the silence concerning it since Moses. The explanation of this silence is hinted at in the lesson on the introduction to the prophets. In chapter 49, the Messiah speaks of Himself and the failure of His mission in His rejection by His... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Isaiah 56:1-12

Called to Sanctification Isaiah 56:0 The Lord says his salvation is near to come, and his righteousness is near to be revealed. The Lord takes no note of what we call time. We are the victims of that illusion. We talk of time as if it were of some importance in regard to God's movement; whereas a thousand years in God's sight are but as yesterday, and as a watch in the night; a thousand years are as one day, and one day is as a thousand years: the meaning being that we are to drop this sophism... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 56:1

CONTENTS The subject of this Chapter is very different from that of the preceding: it consists of threatenings, mingled with promises; cautions to the watchmen of Israel, and an awful account of unfaithful shepherds. read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 56:1-2

It is blessed to observe with what solemnity and authority the Lord introduceth his declarations. The Lord is speaking of his salvation by Jesus Christ, and intimates the nearness of his coming; in the prospect of which he enjoins the faithful to be on the lookout for it, and pronounceth a blessedness on everyone found in it, and who layeth hold upon it. I conceive that Jesus himself is here peculiarly referred to; and consequently, in him, the blessing reacheth to all his people. read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 56:3-5

The sorrow of Israel was great, if any family or tribe went childless; Jeremiah 22:30 . And the reason, over and above the common affliction of barrenness in a house, was, because the prospect Israel looked to, of Christ coming out of that family, was thereby defeated. Moreover, by the law, any one that had a blemish was deprived of the honour of the priesthood, and admittance into the congregation of the Lord; Leviticus 21:17 . But what a rich consolation did the Lord hold out in this... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 56:6-7

This is a repetition of the same promise, varying only in expression, under the gospel dispensation. Aliens and strangers shall be as fully instituted into the privileges of the Church, as the stock of Israel. All their offerings shall be accepted upon the New Testament altar, which is Christ, and in him, and for his sake, shall they be blessed; Malachi 1:11 ; Galatians 3:26-29 . read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 56:8

This, is a blessed verse, and full of blessings to the poor Gentile Church. Reader! Well may we of the Gentile Church prize it. The Lord Jesus sweetly explained this, John 10:16 ; and Paul hath described to what a wonderful extent this gathering shall be, Ephesians 1:10 . read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 56:9-12

Who, or what are meant by beasts of the field, and dumb dogs, may not be so easy to determine; but we cannot be at a loss to apprehend the meaning of the word watchmen. The passage is very awful, and closeth in a very awful manner. Those who minister in holy things, may well ponder over such a striking scripture, connected as it is with the characters here spoken of. The beloved Apostle hath marked their end, Revelation 22:15 . Reader! let us turn our thoughts from the distressing view of... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 56:12

REFLECTIONS BLESSED God! how truly refreshing to the soul of a poor dry barren believer, is the recollection of that covenant, which is everlasting and sure, and ordered in all things! What, though I have nothing; though I am nothing; yea, though I am worse than nothing; yet, convinced of an interest in this, I have riches, yea, durable riches, and righteousness, and a name better than sons and daughters. Children are uncertain comforts, and sure cares: but Jesus is a sure and abiding comfort,... read more

Geneva Study Bible - Isaiah 56:12

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Isaiah 56:1-12

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Isaiah 56:1-12

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 56:1

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 56:1-2

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 56:3-5

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 56:6-7

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 56:8

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 56:9-12

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 56:12

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