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E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 51:6

shall = will have. in like manner = so. There is no ancient authority for "as a gnat", as some render it. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 51:6

Isaiah 51:6. Lift up your eyes, &c.— The prophet here, as a second argument of consolation, foretels the abolition of the old oeconomy, and the establishment of the new. He speaks of the old oeconomy, or politico-ecclesiastical, under the figurative ideas of heaven and earth, so usual with the prophets, which are supposed to vanish and be destroyed, with all their inhabitants, while a new heaven, and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness, under the oeconomy of the Messiah, is here... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 51:6

6. (Isaiah 40:6; Isaiah 40:8; Psalms 102:26; Hebrews 1:11; Hebrews 1:12). vanish away—literally, "shall be torn asunder," as a garment [MAURER]; which accords with the context. in like manner—But GESENIUS, "Like a gnat"; like the smallest and vilest insect. JEROME translates, as English Version, and infers that "in like manner" as man, the heavens (that is, the sky) and earth are not to be annihilated, but changed for the better (Hebrews 1:12- :). righteousness—My faithfully fulfilled promise... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 51:1-8

Listening to the Servant 51:1-8This section of Isaiah, like the preceding one, reflects on the third Servant Song (Isaiah 50:4-9). Here the emphasis is on the expectations of those who will listen to the Servant, as well as encouragement for those who are followers of righteousness. From this point through Isaiah 52:12, the Servant theme builds to its climax in Isaiah 52:13 to Isaiah 53:12.God directed His people three times, in Isaiah 51:1-8, to listen. They should listen and look back, to... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 51:6

The sky and the earth may appear to be permanent, but the really permanent realities are God’s promises of coming everlasting salvation and righteousness (cf. Luke 21:33). read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 51:1-12

The Hope of speedy Return for the ExilesIsaiah 51:1-16. Encouragement from consideration of the past. Jehovah’s purpose for His people is sure. Prayer for deliverance (based on the deliverance of the exodus). Jehovah in response reassures His people. 17-23. The divine wrath, which was upon Jerusalem, shall be turned against her oppressors.Isaiah 52:1-6. The glorious change in Zion’s fortune. 7-12. The deliverance of the exiles imminent. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 51:1-23

1, 2. In the past God made Israel a great nation from a single ancestor, and that wonderful growth should be an encouragement to the righteous remnant now to believe in their restoration. 2. Alone] RV ’when he was but one,’ i.e. childless.4. A law, etc.] through Israel, Jehovah purposes to reveal Himself to the nations (Isaiah 42:1). 4, 5. The people] RV ’peoples.’6. The v. contrasts the certainty of God’s purposes for His people with, the transitory character of the visible world. 8. My... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Isaiah 51:6

(6) Shall die in like manner—i.e., shall vanish into nothingness. Many commentators, however, render, shall die like gnats; shall live their little day and pass away; thus supplying a third similitude, in addition to the “smoke” and the “garment.” We are reminded once again of Psalms 102:26; and we may add, Matthew 24:35; 2 Peter 3:10. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Isaiah 51:1-23

The Pentateuch Genesis Isaiah 51:1-2 Today we begin to examine the early books of the Old Testament. The first five books stand together by themselves. Sometimes they are called the Pentateuch, which means only 'the book of five volumes '. First we must attend to the place which these five books hold in the history of the Jews. Speaking roughly, we may say that they tell us the beginning of the Jewish people. The early steps and stages by which they become a people. I. We see at the beginning... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Isaiah 51:1-23

CHAPTER 51 Jehovah Encourages His Faithful People, the Remnant of Israel 1. The call to remember Abraham (Isaiah 51:1-2 ) 2. Zion to be comforted (Isaiah 51:3 ) 3. His righteousness near and His arm to judge the people (Isaiah 51:4-6 ) 4. Fear ye not (Isaiah 51:7-8 ) 5. The prayer of faith (Isaiah 51:9-11 ) 6. Jehovah answers (Isaiah 51:12-16 ) 7. The suffering of the nation to end (Isaiah 51:17-23 ) The Lord speaks to His faithful people. He reminds them of Abraham and the... read more

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