E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 51:7
know = take note of. men = mortal men. read more
know = take note of. men = mortal men. read more
7. know righteousness—(See on Isaiah 51:5). read more
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
For a third time the Lord urged His people, who already knew something of righteousness, to listen to Him (cf. Isaiah 51:1; Isaiah 51:4). They were the people who had received God’s instruction by special revelation and who treasured it in their hearts. They were the godly remnant in Israel. They could count on unbelievers reproaching and reviling them. Nevertheless, they should not fear them or lose heart, but follow the example of the perfect Servant by trusting God to fulfill His Word... read more
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
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
(7) Ye that know righteousness.—Jehovah, through His Servant, speaks to the Israel within Israel, the Church within the Church. They need support against the scorn and reproach of men, and are to find it in the thought that the revilers perish and that Jehovah is eternal. read more
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
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
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 51:1-23
God of the impossible (51:1-23)To the captive Jews it must have seemed almost impossible to escape from the powerful grip of the tyrant Babylon, make the long journey over harsh territory and then rebuild their ruined country. God encourages them with reminders of the apparently impossible things he has done for them in the past. The very origin of Israel was something of a miracle. God built a nation out of one couple, even though the man and his wife were past the age when they might normally... read more