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The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 11:3-5

The principles of Messianic rule. These are exemplified in the actual administration of the head of the Messianic kingdom. The picture presented here is designed to be in sharp contrast with that of the unjust judges referred to in Isaiah 1:23 ; Isaiah 2:14 , Isaiah 2:15 ; Isaiah 10:1 , Isaiah 10:2 . The figure of clothing one's self, or being clothed, with moral attributes is not infrequent in the Scriptures. The girdle is mentioned as an essential part of Oriental dress, and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 11:2

And the Spirit of the Lord - The Spirit of Yahweh. Chaldee, ‘And there shall rest upon him the spirit of prophecy from before Yahweh.’ In the previous verse, the prophet had announced his origin and his birth. In this, he proceeds to describe his extraordinary endowments, as eminently holy, pure, and wise. There can be no doubt that reference is here had to the Holy Spirit, the third person of the sacred Trinity, as descending upon him in the fullness of his influences, and producing in him... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 11:3

And shall make him of quick understanding - (והריחו vahărı̂ychô) The Septuagint renders this, ‘And the spirit of the fear of God shall fill him.’ The Chaldee, ‘And the Lord shall draw him near to him in his fear.’ The Syriac, ‘And he shall be resplendent (like the sun, or the stars) in the fear of the Lord.’ The Hebrew word used here is probably derived from ריח rêyach, used only in Hiphil, “to smell;” and is kindred with רוח rûach, “wind, breath,” for fragrant substances “breathe out” an... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 11:2

Isaiah 11:2. And the Spirit of the Lord The Holy Ghost, by which he was anointed, (Acts 10:38,) and by whose power his human nature was formed in the womb of the virgin, (Luke 1:35,) shall rest upon him Shall not only come upon him at certain times, as it came upon the prophets, but shall have its constant and settled abode in him; the spirit of wisdom and understanding It is not needful exactly to distinguish these two gifts; it is sufficient that they are necessary qualifications for... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 11:3

Isaiah 11:3. And shall make him of quick understanding Hebrew, והריחו , shall make him of quick scent, smell, or perception; or, of quick discernment, as Bishop Lowth renders it; in the fear of the Lord In things which concern the worship and service of God, and every part of religion. Or the meaning may be, He shall not judge rashly and partially, but considerately and justly, as the fear of God obliges all judges to do. And he shall not judge Of persons, things, or causes; ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 11:1-16

The Messiah’s kingdom (11:1-12:6)A leading theme of this part of the book is that God preserves a remnant out of the destruction of Israel and Judah. Earlier this remnant was likened to the stump of a tree from which springs new life (see 6:13). The remnant is now identified with the royal line of David (son of Jesse) from which comes the Messiah (11:1). The Messiah reverences God and, having the Spirit of God in unlimited measure, knows how to apply God’s wisdom in ruling God’s people. He is... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 11:2

spirit. Hebrew. App-9 . Same word as Isaiah 11:4 , " breath" and Isaiah 11:15 "wind". the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . rest upon Him. Compare Isaiah 61:1 . A prophecy which is appropriated by Christ (Luke 4:16-21 ). of. Genitive of Origin and Efficient Cause. App-17 . understanding = discernment. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 11:3

shall make Him of quick understanding. Or, His delight shall be; or, the reverence of Jehovah shall be fragrance to Him. Compare Genesis 8:21 .Leviticus 26:31 . and. Some codices, with two early printed editions, Aramaean, Septuagint, and Vulgate, omit this "and". not judge, &c. Compare 1 Samuel 16:7 . reprove = administer judgment. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 11:2

Isaiah 11:2. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him— After an account of his birth, the prophet here exhibits the qualities and endowments of the Messiah; namely, the excellent and extraordinary gifts of the Holy Spirit. See 1 Corinthians 12:8-9. By the gifts of the Spirit, I understand certain spiritual dispositions, which adorn and perfect the man, so far forth as he is spiritual; concerning which, as found in the Messiah, the prophet here informs us of three things: First, what these... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 11:3-4

Isaiah 11:3-4. And shall make him of quick understanding— We have here the oeconomy of the Messiah's kingdom, with respect to his true subjects, and with respect to his adversaries: with respect to the former, we have, first, the offices of this great teacher set forth, which are, 1 to found a kingdom, or to collect a people, over whom he should preside by the preaching of the Gospel; and 2nd, to rule that kingdom with righteousness and equity. The former part of the verse is rendered by Lowth,... read more

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