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E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 55:10

as = according as. heaven = the heavens. but = except it: i.e. until it. Note that the four succeeding tenses are pasts, and in the singular number. The waters do return, as stated in other scriptures (Psalms 135:7 . Jeremiah 10:13 ; Jeremiah 51:16 ). read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 55:8-11

Isaiah 55:8-11. For my thoughts are not your thoughts— This whole period consists of two comparative sentences; the one of which sets forth the height and sublimity of the thoughts and ways of God, above the thoughts and ways of men; the other, the undoubted power of the word of God, sent forth by him to effect the salvation of mankind. The former is grounded upon the perfect knowledge of God; the other, upon his infinite power. This passage is well connected with the whole argument of this and... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 55:10

10. The hearts of men, once barren of spirituality, shall be made, by the outpouring of the Spirit under Messiah, to bear fruits of righteousness (Isaiah 5:6; Deuteronomy 32:2; 2 Samuel 23:4; Psalms 72:6). snow—which covers plants from frost in winter; and, when melted in spring, waters the earth. returneth not—void; as in Isaiah 55:11; it returns not in the same shape, or without "accomplishing" the desired end. bud—germinate. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 55:6-13

Transforming salvation 55:6-13This pericope repeats and refocuses the invitation just extended (Isaiah 55:1-3). The offer continues to be to come to God, but the focus shifts from receiving satisfaction to resting in faith, and from salvation’s freeness to its transforming power. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 55:10-11

There is a second reason sinners need to change their ways and thoughts, with the Lord’s help, and that is because the Word of the Lord is absolutely dependable. All that God has said is reliable, including His promise of pardon and compassion (Isaiah 55:7; cf. Isaiah 53:10). God’s Word is like the rain and snow, the gifts of God from heaven to earth (cf. Isaiah 55:9). Rain and snow are water in its two forms as it normally comes from heaven to Palestine. Isaiah’s use of both rain and snow may... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 55:1-13

1. Waters.. wine.. milk] These stand figuratively, as the whole context shows, for spiritual blessings. 2. Wherefore, etc.] refers to the assiduous practice of idolatry, which had been Israel’s besetting sin.3. Mercies] loving-kindnesses. The meaning is that Jehovah will, without fail, fulfil for His people the promises of loving-kindness made to David (Psalms 89:35). 4. Read, ’I gave him,’ i.e. David. People] RV ’peoples.’ David’s successes gave him a position which made his religion known in... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Isaiah 55:10

(10) For as the rain cometh down . . .—The verse includes well-nigh every element of the parables of agriculture. The “rain” and the “dew” are the gracious influences that prepare the heart; the “seed” is the Divine word, the “sower” is the Servant of the Lord, i.e., the Son of Man (Matthew 13:37); the “bread” the fruits of holiness that in their turn sustain the life of others. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Isaiah 55:1-13

The True Imperialism Isaiah 55:1 I. 'Ho, every one that thirsteth!' That is a call to the faint and the weary. What is he to do? 'Incline your ear.' 'Hearken diligently unto Me.' 1. There has to be a discipline of the ear. There has to be a determined and resolute effort to listen to God. The voices of the world are so plausible, so fascinating, so easily seducing, that if a man is to catch the higher voice he must set himself in the resolute act of attention. 'Hearken diligently unto me.' For... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Isaiah 55:1-13

, Isaiah 55:1-13, Isaiah 56:1-8CHAPTER XXIION THE EVE OF RETURNIsaiah 54:1-17, Isaiah 55:1-13, Isaiah 56:1-8ONE of the difficult problems of our prophecy is the relation and grouping of chapters 54-59. It is among them that the unity of "Second Isaiah," which up to this point we have seen no reason to doubt, gives way. Isaiah 56:9-12 is evidently pre-exilic, and so is Isaiah 59:1-21. But in chapters 54, 55, and Isaiah 56:1-8 we have three addresses, evidently dating from the Eve of the Return.... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Isaiah 55:1-13

CHAPTER 55 Salvation’s Offer and Provision 1. The invitation to everyone and the promise (Isaiah 55:1-2 ) 2. The sure mercies of David (Isaiah 55:3-5 ) 3. The exhortation to seek and to forsake (Isaiah 55:6-7 ) 4. God’s thoughts and God’s ways (Isaiah 55:8-11 ) 5. The joy, peace and glory of the future (Isaiah 55:12-13 ) The scope and application of this chapter must not be limited. While Israel eventually will break forth in singing as the result of believing on Him, whom they... read more

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