Isaiah 32:7-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 32:8

The stability of liberal men. "The liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand," or, "be established." It is quite possible that Isaiah had in mind the good King Hezekiah, of whom very noble and generous things are narrated in 2 Chronicles 30:22-26 . Passing away to Messianic times, we are to see that the true subjects of Messiah, the ideal Prince, the King who reigns in righteousness, will be distinguished by a noble-minded benevolence, contriving and persevering... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 32:7

The instruments also - In the Hebrew here there is a paronomasia which cannot be imitated in a translation. The word ‘instruments’ here denotes evidently the means by which the churl accomplishes his object; whether it be by words, by judicial decisions, or by crafty devices. This is also a kind of proverbial expression, and is given as a further reason why such a person would not be employed by a wise and virtuous prince.Are evil - He will make use of any unprincipled means, any wicked plan or... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 32:8

But the liberal - This seems also to have the force of a proverbial expression. The word ‘liberal’ means generous, noble, large-hearted, benevolent; a man of large views and of public spirit; a man above covetousness, avarice, and self-seeking; a man who is willing to devote himself to the welfare of his country, and to the interests of his fellow-men. It is implied here that such persons would be selected to administer the affairs of the government I under the wise and virtuous prince of whom... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 32:7-8

Isaiah 32:7-8. The instruments also of the churl are evil Hebrew, כלי , the vessels. It is a word of a very general signification among the Hebrews, and signifies any person or thing which is employed in a man’s service. The sense is, that such covetous or wicked princes most willingly choose and employ wicked men in their affairs, because such men will, without any regard to conscience or justice: serve all their exorbitant desires. It includes, however, his counsels, practices, and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 32:1-20

A kingdom of righteousness (32:1-20)Looking beyond the victory over the Assyrians, Isaiah sees the day when the people of God are under the rule of an ideal government. At the head of this government is a king whose chief officials share his characteristics of integrity, justice and mercy. Together they give their people protection and contentment (32:1-2).In such a kingdom the people as a whole reflect in their lives the qualities of their rulers. They have a desire to know more of God and his... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 32:7

instruments also of the churl. Note the Figure of speech Paronomasia . Hebrew. vekelay kelayv. English chattels of the churl. evil. Hebrew. ra'a' . App-44 . deviseth = counselleth. wicked. Hebrew. rasha . App-44 . devices = plans. poor = wretched. Hebrew. anah . See note on Proverbs 6:11 . needy = helpless, weak in will and wealth. Hebrew. ebyon . See note on Proverbs 6:11 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 32:8

liberal = noble: freehearted, freehanded. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 32:5-8

Isaiah 32:5-8. The vile person, &c.— The meaning of this passage is, clearly, that, after the time of this great deliverance under the reign of a pious and just king, those things and persons which had appeared under false colours, should be called by their true names, and should be brought to light and appear in their true and proper colours. The 8th verse might be rendered, But the liberal, or ingenuous deviseth, or consulteth for ingenuous things, and for ingenuous things will he stand;... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 32:7

7. churl—"the fraudulent"; this verse refers to the last clause of :-; as Isaiah 32:6 referred to its first clause. speaketh right—pleadeth a just cause (Isaiah 29:21); spiritually, "the poor man's cause" is the divine doctrine, his rule of faith and practice. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 32:8

8. liberal—rather, "noble-minded." stand—shall be approved under the government of the righteous King. read more

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