이사야 5:18-21 KRV

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:18-19

Sin in its strength. We have here some thoughts about sin. I. ITS EVIL GROWTH . Whatever the precise thought of the prophet, his words ( Isaiah 5:18 ) are strongly suggestive of the fact that sin gradually attains a terrible power. Its "pull" may at first be that of a silken thread; presently it becomes that of a strong string; then it is found to be that of a hard wire; finally it reaches that of a "cart - rope." And this, whether we regard the sinner as In the one case he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:18-23

Four grievous sins. The ungodly spirit finds very various modes of expression in willful and self-pleasing actions. Men's sins are repeated over and over again in every age, sometimes taking more open and defiant forms, and sometimes hiding behind a pleasant outward show of delicacy and refinement, but always the "abominable things which God hates." The coarse sins of Eastern peoples seem offensive to our sensitive Western nations; but the sins are here amongst us, only in a disguise which... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:18-24

Analysis of sin. I. THE VAIN AND WANTON MIND . A singular image is used. Men are described as drawing down upon themselves, as with stout and strong ropes, the burden of sin and guilt. Such is the effect of their mocking jests and speeches. Dramatically, the hearers of the prophet are represented as exclaiming defiantly, "Let his wrath hasten, let it speed, let us see it; let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw near and come, that we may know it I" Amos alludes to the same... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:19

That say, Let him make speed , etc. Instead of trembling at the coming judgment of God, which Isaiah has announced, they pretend to desire its immediate arrival; they want to "see it." They walk, not by faith, but by sight. At the bottom of this pretended desire there lies a complete incredulity. The counsel ; or, purpose, as in Isaiah 14:26 . Of the Holy One of Israel. They use one of Isaiah's favorite titles of God (see note on Isaiah 1:4 ), not from any belief in him, but rather... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:20

Woe unto them that call evil good. This is the fourth woe. There are persons who gloss over evil deeds and evil habits by fair-sounding names, who call cowardice caution, and rashness courage, niggardliness thrift, and wasteful profusion generosity. The same men are apt also to call good evil; they brand prudence with the name of cunning, call meekness want of proper spirit, sincerity rudeness, and firmness obstinacy. This deadness to moral distinctions is the sign of deep moral... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:20

Giving false names. "Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!" Light is here cast upon the secret of Israel's defection. The "woe" has come from many causes, but here is one too often forgotten root of evil—public estimate as expressed in public speech. I. THE MORAL INFLUENCE OF LANGUAGE . We are all deceived at times by a fair speech that covers foul things. There is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:20

Spiritual perversity. Antecedently we should hardly have expected that a being created in the image of God, a rational spiritual agent, would so far depart from all that is reasonable and right as to put evil for good, and good for evil, etc. Yet such is the case. We have to consider— I. THE FACT OF SPIRITUAL PERVERSITY . Human perversity is not found in the higher region only. We find it in things physical , notably in our treatment of the body. Men take noxious drugs,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:20

The importance of adequate impressions of sin. We seldom hear sin spoken about now as the old prophets spoke about it. We do not think about sin as the defiance of God, the attempted overthrow of his authority, the expression of the soul's hatred of God, and therefore calling for terrible vindications of the Divine power and claims. In reading biographies of very holy and devoted Christians, we have observed that they had deep and overwhelming impressions of the evil of sin—impressions quite... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:21

Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes . The fifth woe . Self-conceit is the antithesis of humility; and as humility is, in a certain sense, the crowning virtue, so self-conceit is a sort of finishing touch put to vice. While a man thinks humbly of himself, there is a chance that he may repent and amend. When he is "wise in his own eyes," he does not see why he should change. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:21

The pitiful estate of the proud. We may well commiserate those who are "wise in their own eyes," inasmuch as— I. THEY HAVE A FALSE CONCEPTION AS TO THEIR OWN CAPACITY . They think themselves able to determine what is true and beautiful and good, when they are painfully and pitifully in need of guidance from without; their estimate of themselves is essentially wrong. They "live in a fool's paradise." II. THEY ARE SHUTTING OUT FROM THEIR MINDS THE ... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:18-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:18-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:18-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 5:21

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