Isaiah 66

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 66:15-16

Isaiah 66:15-16. For, behold, &c.— This passage is wholly figurative, exhibiting God, as about to take vengeance upon the enemies of his church, under the figure of a commander and warrior, as well as of a judge, armed at all points, severely to take vengeance upon those who have provoked his indignation. See chap. Isaiah 63:1, &c. and Revelation 18:8; Revelation 14:20; Revelation 14:20. Some suppose that this passage refers to the general judgment; but it is rather, according to the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 66:17-18

Isaiah 66:17-18. They that sanctify themselves— These verses specify the cause of the extreme severity denounced in those preceding, and are to be understood figuratively, like the expressions used in Isa 66:3 and in ch. Isaiah 65:3-4; Isaiah 65:11. אחד אחר achar achad, Behind one tree, may be rendered, After Hecate, or Ahad, which Ahad, or Adad, was an Assyrian idol. See Selden, and Macrob. Saturn. 23. In the midst, may either signify publicly, without any fear or shame, (see ch. Isa 19:19... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 66:18-20

Isaiah 66:18-20. It shall come, that I will gather, &c.— The prophet here describes the manner of converting the Gentiles, after the rejection of the greater part of the Jews. Vitringa thinks that this alludes to the first calling of the Gentiles, and that St. Paul manifestly refers to this passage, in his epistle to the Romans, Romans 15:16. The passage is sufficiently plain from what has gone before in this book. The author of the Observations remarks, that in the 20th verse there is an... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 66:22

Isaiah 66:22. For as the new heavens, &c.— This conclusion connects not only with the preceding period, but with the argument of the two former sections, as well as with the whole book, with respect to its principal scope. For, what scope and end, not only of this book, but of the whole prophetic word, can be fixed upon more properly, than to set forth the history and events of the true church, and its adversaries, both in this mortal life, and in futurity? We may therefore affix a very... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 66:23

Isaiah 66:23. And it shall come to pass— The meaning is, that in consequence of the creating and perfecting of these new heavens and new earth; that is to say, of establishing this new and spiritual oeconomy; all men at length throughout the world, acknowledging and embracing the true religion, should with great zeal, at the stated times, publicly worship and adore God, and that with spiritual worship. For God is a spirit and they who worship him acceptably under the new covenant, must worship... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 66:24

Isaiah 66:24. And they shall go forth— We have here the end of all transgressors, of incredulous Jews, and apostate Christians, like them obstinate in unbelief or apostacy, and hardened in spiritual death, to begin in this world, and to continue for ever. The prophet here speaks of the punishment of sinners, who had been in the communion of the external church, so called, had despised the divine vocation, had excommunicated and oppressed their brethren, see Isa 66:5 and who are here called, the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 66

CHAPTER 66 :-. THE HUMBLE COMFORTED, THE UNGODLY CONDEMNED, AT THE LORD'S APPEARING: JERUSALEM MADE A JOY ON EARTH. This closing chapter is the summary of Isaiah's prophecies as to the last days, hence the similarity of its sentiments with what went before. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 66:1

1. heaven . . . throne . . . where is . . . house . . . ye build—The same sentiment is expressed, as a precautionary proviso for the majesty of God in deigning to own any earthly temple as His, as if He could be circumscribed by space (1 Kings 8:27) in inaugurating the temple of stone; next, as to the temple of the Holy Ghost (Acts 7:48; Acts 7:49); lastly here, as to "the tabernacle of God with men" (Isaiah 2:2; Isaiah 2:3; Ezekiel 43:4; Ezekiel 43:7; Revelation 21:3). where—rather, "what is... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 66:2

2. have been—namely, made by Me. Or, absolutely, were things made; and therefore belong to Me, the Creator [JEROME]. look—have regard. poor—humble ( :-). trembleth at . . . word— (2 Kings 22:11; 2 Kings 22:19; Ezra 9:4). The spiritual temple of the heart, though not superseding the outward place of worship, is God's favorite dwelling (Ezra 9:4- :). In the final state in heaven there shall be "no temple," but "the Lord God" Himself (Ezra 9:4- :). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 66:3

3. God loathes even the sacrifices of the wicked (Isaiah 1:11; Proverbs 15:8; Proverbs 28:9). is as if—LOWTH not so well omits these words: "He that killeth an ox (presently after) murders a man" (as in Proverbs 28:9- :). But the omission in the Hebrew of "is as if"—increases the force of the comparison. Human victims were often offered by the heathen. dog's neck—an abomination according to the Jewish law (Proverbs 28:9- :); perhaps made so, because dogs were venerated in Egypt. He does not... read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 66:15-16

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 66:17-18

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 66:18-20

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 66:22

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 66:23

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 66:24

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 66

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 66:1

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 66:2

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 66:3

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