イザヤ書 50:10-11 JC

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 50:10-11

AN ADDRESS OF JEHOVAH TO HIS CHURCH . Some suppose that the Church of Hezekiah's reign is addressed; others the exiles towards the close of the Captivity period. The first verse is an exhortation, encouraging those who fear God, but have insufficient light, to trust in him. The second threatens such as "kindle fire," or cause strife, with retribution. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 50:11

All ye that kindle a fire , that compass yourselves about with sparks; or, with firebrands. The persons intended seem to be those whose "tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity" ( James 3:6 ), and who by means of it are employed in "stirring up strife all the day long." They are condemned to be scorched by the fire which they have themselves kindled, to be made wretched by the strife which they have themselves caused to spring up. Their end, moreover, will be to lie down in sorrow; or, in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 50:11

Ineffectual light and guilty darkness. These words are not applicable to those who have had no special privileges, and to whom there has been no alternative but that of groping their way in such light as they could gain from their own reason and from the conclusions of other men. They apply to those only who will not walk in the light which is offered them. There are— I. THOSE WHO SEEK NO DIRECT ILLUMINATION IN THEIR CHRISTIAN COURSE . If we would order our Christian... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 50:11

Disappointed self-trust. Various interpretations of the fire here referred to have been given. Probably the allusion is to the ordinary domestic fire, taken as a figure for the various comforts and supports which men can find for themselves. A self-kindled fire contrasts with divinely given light. Matthew Henry says, "They place their happiness in their worldly possessions and enjoyments, and not in the favour of God. Creature-comforts are as sparks, short-lived and soon gone; yet the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 50:10

Who is among you that feareth the Lord? - This whole prophecy is concluded with an address made in this verse to the friends of God, and in the next to his enemies. It is the language of the Messiah, calling on the one class to put their trust in Yahweh, and threatening the other with displeasure and wrath. The exhortation in this verse is made in view of what is said in the previous verses. It is the entreaty of the Redeemer to all who love and fear God, and who may be placed in circumstances... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 50:11

Behold, all ye that kindle a fire - This verse refers to the wicked. In the previous verse, the Messiah had called upon all the pious to put their trust in God, and it is there implied that they would do so. But it would not be so with the wicked. In times of darkness and calamity, instead of trusting in God they would confide in their own resources, and endeavor to kindle a light for themselves in which they might walk. But the result would be, that they would find no comfort, and would... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 50:10-11

Isaiah 50:10-11. Who is among you that feareth the Lord? He now turns his speech from the unbelieving and rebellious Jews, to those of them who were, or should be, pious. That obeyeth the voice of his servant Of the same person of whom he has hitherto spoken, of Christ, who is called God’s servant by way of eminence, and to intimate that, though he was God, yet he would take upon himself the form of a servant. It is hereby signified, that the grace of God, and the encouragement and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 50:4-11

The servant’s patient endurance (50:4-11)In this, the third Servant Song, the words again may have an application to the experiences of Israel among the nations. In particular they reflect the experiences of the few faithful Jews who tried to teach, warn and comfort their ungodly fellow exiles in Babylon. The song becomes even more meaningful when applied to the experiences of the Messiah himself.The servant is taught by God day by day, so that he can give teaching and encouragement to those... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 50:10

Who, &c. These are the words of the prophet in view of Messiah's reception. trust in = confide in. Hebrew. batah . App-69 . God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 50:11

that kindle a fire = that are incendiaries; not the ordinary word for lighting a fire. Only in Deuteronomy 32:2 (the first occurrence). Jeremiah 15:14 ; Jeremiah 17:4 . Jer 64:2 . compass = gird. See note on Isaiah 8:9 . sparks = fiery darts. walk. This is Divine irony ( App-6 ). your = your own. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 50:10-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 50:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 50:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 50:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 50:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 50:11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 50:10-11

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 50:4-11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 50:10

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 50:11

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