イザヤ書 5:22-23 JCB

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:23

Justify the wicked ; i.e. "decide his cause in his favor," declare him to be right, and his adversary wrong. For reward ; or, for a bribe . Take away the righteousness of the righteous ; i.e. "declare him to be in the wrong by deciding his cause against him." read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 5:22

Wo unto them that are mighty ... - This is the sixth specification of crime. He had already denounced the intemperate in Isaiah 5:11. But probably this was a prevailing sin. Perhaps there was no evidence of reform; and it was needful to “repeat” the admonition, in order that people might be brought to regard it. The prophet repeats a similar denunciation in Isaiah 56:12.Mighty - Perhaps those who prided themselves on their ability to drink “much” without becoming intoxicated; who had been so... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 5:23

Which justify - This refers, doubtless, to magistrates. They gave unjust decisions.For reward - For bribes.And take away the righteousness - That is, they do not decide the cause in favor of those who have just claims, but are determined by a bribe; see the note at Isaiah 1:23. It is remarkable, that this is introduced in immediate connection with their being mighty to mingle strong drink. One effect of intemperance is to make a man ready to be “bribed.” Its effect is seen as clearly in courts... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 5:1-30

God’s love and Judah’s response (5:1-30)Judah and Israel together are likened to God’s vineyard. God did everything possible to make it healthy, beautiful and fruitful, and he expected a good harvest of grapes, but the people brought God none of the fruit he expected (5:1-4). He therefore will cease to care for them, so that they might be left to suffer whatever ruin their sin brings upon them. Israel has already been destroyed and Judah will now follow (5-7).Examples of the sins that brought... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 5:22

mighty = strong men. Hebrew. gibbor. App-14 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 5:23

the wicked = a lawless one. Hebrew. rasha'. reward = a bribe, the righteous = righteous ones. him = them. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Isaiah 5:22

VI. WOE TO HARD DRINKERS AND DEBAUCHEES"Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink!"Peake described these characters as "Drunkards, heroes, not for the fray, but for the debauch, having the hard head of the hard drinker. Not content with ordinary wine, they mix spices with it to enhance its flavor and increase its strength."[12] read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Isaiah 5:23

VII. WOE TO CROOKED JUDGES"(Woe to them) that justify the wicked for a bribe, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him."The first three words of this verse are not in the text but are most certainly understood. Thus there are seven of these woes pronounced upon apostate Israel. Even the judiciary of wicked Israel had become corrupt; their judges had become evening wolves (Zephaniah 3:3). There could be but one answer to the problem of such a wicked society; and that answer was... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 5:22-23

Isaiah 5:22-23. Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine— This troop of vices is closed by drunkenness, joined with injustice and iniquity in judgment. This crime is distinct from that luxury and intemperance in feasts, which is attended with inconsideration of the works of God; Isaiah 5:11-12. It is no wonder if men of this kind, whose reason and understanding are drowned in wine, pervert judgment, and are greedy of the mammon of unrighteousness to satisfy their lusts and appetites. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 5:22

22, 23. Sixth Woe—against corrupt judges, who, "mighty" in drinking "wine" (a boast still not uncommon), if not in defending their country, obtain the means of self-indulgence by taking bribes ("reward"). The two verses are closely joined [MAURER]. mingle strong drink—not with water, but spices to make it intoxicating (Proverbs 9:2; Proverbs 9:5; Song of Solomon 8:2). take away the righteousness—set aside the just claims of those having a righteous cause. read more