Isaiah 40

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 40:21-24

Isaiah 40:21-24. Have ye not known Jehovah to be the only true God, the Maker and Governor of the world, and all its inhabitants? How can ye be ignorant of so evident a truth? He addresses his speech to the idolatrous Gentiles; from the beginning Namely, of the world, as the next clause explains it: were not these infinite perfections of God manifestly discovered to all mankind, by the creation of the world? It is he that sitteth As a judge or governor upon his throne; upon, or... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 40:25-26

Isaiah 40:25-26. To whom then will ye liken me He repeats what he said Isaiah 40:18, that he might oblige them to the more serious and frequent consideration of the absurdity of idolatry. Lift up your eyes on high To the high and starry heaven, as appears from the following words. Who created these things Which you see on high? The host of heaven, as it follows. That bringeth out their host That at first brought them out of nothing, and from day to day brings them forth, making them... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 40:27-28

Isaiah 40:27-28. Why sayest thou, O Jacob The consolatory part of the prophet’s discourse begins at this verse, wherein the foregoing doctrine and prophecy are applied to the comfort of the church, complaining, amid her various afflictions, that she had been neglected of the Lord; which complaint makes the basis of the consolation contained in this period. Why dost thou give way to such jealousies concerning thy God, of whose infinite power, and wisdom, and goodness, there are such evident... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 40:29-31

Isaiah 40:29-31. He giveth power to the faint He hath strength enough, not only for himself, but for all, even the weakest of his creatures, whom he can easily strengthen to bear all their burdens, and to vanquish all their oppressors. The prophet seems to speak with an especial reference to those among God’s people whose faith and hope were very low, which he would support, even until the time of their promised deliverance. Even the youths shall faint Those that make the greatest boast... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 40:1-11

40:1-48:22 RETURN FROM BABYLONBetween Chapters 39 and 40 there is a gap of about one hundred and fifty years. The scene suddenly changes from Jerusalem in the time of Hezekiah (701 BC) to the distant kingdom of Babylon where the Judeans are held captive. (For the background to the Babylonian captivity see introductory notes, ‘Captivity and return’.) From now on no distinction is made between the northern kingdom Israel and the southern kingdom Judah. The emphasis rather is on encouraging all... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 40:12-31

Israel’s incomparable God (40:12-31)Should any doubt God’s ability to re-establish Israel in its homeland, the psalm of praise that follows drives away those doubts. God is the great Creator; the universe appears insignificant compared with him. He does whatever he wants, without any help or advice from his creatures (12-14). Israel has no need to fear Babylon or any other ruling power, for nations also are insignificant and powerless before him (15-17). How absurd, therefore, for people to... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 40:1

This chapter commences a new Prophecy (see App-82 ), and follows that in Isaiah 34:1-17 ; Isaiah 35:1-10 , after the historic episode of Isaiah 36:0 , Isaiah 38:0 . It will be seen that it forms an integral part of the prophet Isaiah's book, as this member forms a perfect Correspondence with (Isaiah 6:0 ), and cannot be wrenched from it without destroying the whole. Other evidences may be seen in App-79 and App-80 . Comfort ye. Note the Figure of speech Epizeuxis , for emphasis, and see... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 40:2

comfortably to = to the heart of: i.e. affectionately. Compare Genesis 34:3 ; Genesis 50:21 .Judges 19:3 .Hosea 2:14 . cry = proclaim. Note the same word, and truth, in Isaiah 40:3 . warfare = hard service or forced service. iniquity. Hebrew. avah . App-44 . the Lord. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . double = in full. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), for that which is complete, thorough, ample. See Isaiah 61:7 . Genesis 43:22 .Job 11:6 ; Job 41:13 .Jeremiah 16:18 ; Jeremiah 17:18... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 40:3

The voice, &c. Quoted in Matthew 3:3 .Mark 1:3 .Luke 3:4-6 . Joh 1:23 . 1 Peter 1:24 . Compare the voice from the temple in Isaiah 6:0 , concerning the scattering, and this voice outside the land concerning the gathering. The voice was not Isaiah's, but heard by him in vision. John [the] Baptist claims it; but this People would not hear; and He Whom he heralded was crucified and His kingdom was rejected (John 1:11 ). The King and the kingdom are therefore alike in abeyance, and the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 40:4

Every valley, &c. These physical marvels are supernatural, and can never be produced by the spiritual and holy living of individua1 Christians. read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 40:21-24

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 40:25-26

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 40:27-28

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 40:29-31

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 40:1-11

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 40:12-31

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 40:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 40:2

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 40:3

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 40:4

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