E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 63:7
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . house of Israel. See note on Isaiah 5:7 . read more
the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . house of Israel. See note on Isaiah 5:7 . read more
"I will make mention of the lovingkindness of Jehovah, and the praises of Jehovah, according to all that Jehovah hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them, according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses. For he said, Surely, they are my people, children that will not deal falsely: so he was their Saviour. In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love... read more
Isaiah 63:7.— Vitringa begins here the second section of the fifth discourse, which is comprised, according to him, in this and the following chapter, and contains the discourse of a company of penitent Jews, confessional and supplicatory. In the confessional part we have, first, a commemoration of the benefits conferred by God upon the Jewish nation, in hope that they would rightly use them; general in Isa 63:7-8 particular, with respect to the angel of Jehovah, and the Holy Spirit, Isaiah... read more
7. Israel's penitential confession and prayer for restoration (Psalms 102:17; Psalms 102:20), extending from Psalms 102:20- :. loving-kindnesses . . . praises . . . mercies . . . loving-kindnesses—The plurals and the repetitions imply that language is inadequate to express the full extent of God's goodness. us—the dispersed Jews at the time just preceding their final restoration. house of Israel—of all ages; God was good not merely to the Jews now dispersed, but to Israel in every age of its... read more
1. God’s faithfulness in spite of Israel’s unfaithfulness 63:1-65:16Isaiah proceeded to glorify the faithfulness of God by painting it against the dark background of Israel’s unfaithfulness. Even though people cannot attain righteousness on their own, God makes it available to them through the work of His Servant. read more
The poetic prophet announced that he would reflect on the loyal love (Heb. hesed) of Yahweh toward His people Israel. The Lord had been super-abundantly good and compassionate in blessing them. read more
The delayed salvation 63:7-64:12If the Lord was capable of defeating Israel’s enemies, as the previous revelation of the Warrior claimed, why had He not acted for Israel already? This intercessory communal lament explains that delayed salvation was not because of Yahweh’s inability or disinterest, but because of Israel’s manipulative attitude toward Him. Isaiah’s other prayers on Israel’s behalf are in Isaiah 6:11; Isaiah 25:1-5; Isaiah 51:9-10; Isaiah 59:9-15; and Isaiah 62:1 (cf. 1 Samuel... read more
The reminiscence 63:7-14This part of Isaiah’s lament consists of a review of Israel’s relationship with the Lord (Isaiah 63:7-10) and a call for Israel to remember who He is (Isaiah 63:11-14). read more
The Glorious Future of the Jewish RaceThis concluding group of chapters is chiefly distinguished by glowing pictures of the future of Jerusalem, when the Jews shall be restored to their land again. A glorious restoration is promised (Isaiah 60:1-2; Isaiah 61:4, Isa 61:10-11), all nations are tobe members of the restored city (Isa 60:3-5), the glories of which are vividly pictured (Isa 60:6), the crowning glory being the holiness of the citizens (Isa 60:21). The fulfilment of the prophet's... read more
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 63:7-19
A prayer for Israel (63:7-64:12)The prophet’s prayer for God’s suffering people begins by recalling God’s great acts of love in the past (7). Because Israel was his people, God saved them from slavery in Egypt, though when they rebelled against him, they were punished (8-10). Nevertheless, God forgave them. Therefore, asks the prophet, could not this God of mercy and love, who has done such great things for Israel in the past, also save his people from captivity in Babylon now (11-14)?It seems... read more