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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 59:20-21

Isaiah 59:20-21. And, or, moreover, the Redeemer shall come to Zion To Jerusalem, or to his church, often signified by Zion, namely, Christ shall come, of whom the apostle expounds it, Romans 11:26; the prophets usually concluding their promises of temporal deliverances with the promises of spiritual, especially such, of which the temporal were evident types. And unto them that turn from transgression, &c. As he will come in the flesh, and tabernacle among his people; so he will... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 59:1-21

Society incapable of reform (59:1-21)Ungodly society is heading for destruction. The reason for this is not that God is powerless to save people, but that people’s sins have cut them off from God, the only one who can save them. They have filled the land with violence, lies and treachery (59:1-3).Because of the corruption of the courts, there is no justice in society (4). Wickedness multiplies as evil people spread their poison and trap the innocent in their plots. They try to cover their sin... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 59:21

for ever. This coming deliverance for Israel will be final, and cannot therefore as yet have taken place. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 59:21

Isaiah 59:21. As for me, this is my covenant— This memorable prediction is closed with a seal of the perfect love of God toward this new church, composed of Jews and Gentiles united together, and largely endowed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit; whereby he assures her, that she should never hereafter want either the efficacious influx of the Holy Spirit, for illumination and comfort, or the clear understanding of the doctrine of salvation to be abundantly illustrated at this time from the word... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 59:21

21. covenant with them . . . thee—The covenant is with Christ, and with them only as united to Him (Hebrews 2:13). Jehovah addresses Messiah the representative and ideal Israel. The literal and spiritual Israel are His seed, to whom the promise is to be fulfilled (Psalms 22:30). spirit . . . not depart . . . for ever— (Jeremiah 31:31-37; Matthew 28:20). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 59:15-21

What God would do 59:15b-21This is the third and last pericope, parallel to Isaiah 57:14-21, which announces that God would deliver His people from the sin that plagued them as redeemed people (cf. Isaiah 6:5). The section also closes the part of Isaiah that deals with the recognition of human inability (chs. 56-59)."This is the ultimate development of the Divine Warrior motif in the Bible: God comes to destroy the final enemy of what he has created: not the monster Chaos, but the monster Sin."... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 59:21

In closing, God promised with a covenant promise that He would not withdraw His Spirit or His Word from His people on whom He would place them (cf. Jeremiah 31:31-40). This is a reference to the New Covenant. The Spirit would abide on His people forever, and His Word would remain in their mouths so they could be the witnesses to Him that He created them to be. Since this has not yet happened, it appears that it will happen at the Lord Jesus’ second advent (Isaiah 59:18).There is debate about... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 59:1-21

1, 2. An answer to the implied objection that the promises of restoration have not yet been fulfilled. 3. Cp. 1:15.4. RV ’None sueth in righteousness.. in truth.’ The allusion is to unjust prosecutions. 5. Cockatrice]RM ’adder.’ He that eateth, etc.] i.e. the man who falls in with their plans is ruined thereby, and he who opposes them is confronted with a still greater danger. 6. Their schemes cannot even benefit themselves. 9. The prophet and the people confess their sins. Light] i.e.... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Isaiah 59:21

(21) As for me, this is my covenant . . .—The words are, as to their form, an echo of Genesis 17:4; as to their meaning, the germ of Jeremiah 31:31; Hebrews 8:10; Hebrews 10:16. The new covenant is to involve the gift of the Spirit, that writes the law of God inwardly in the heart, as distinct from the Law, which is thought of as outside the conscience, doing its work as an accuser and a judge. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Isaiah 59:1-21

Sin As Separation From God Isaiah 59:2 We cannot fathom the mystery of sin; we may not even ask the questions, How? and Why? But we may contemplate the terrible fact, and remind ourselves of what it is. All sin, in its degree, separates the soul from God: and whatever separates from God is sin. I. All sin in its degree separates the soul from God, 'and sin, when it is perfected, bringeth forth death'. For as the separation of the body from the soul is the death of the body, so the utter... read more

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