Isaiah 5:25

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 5:25

Isaiah 5:25. Therefore is the anger of the Lord kindled This implies that, before the time of that final vengeance, concerning which the prophecy principally treats, God had afflicted, or, rather, would afflict and chastise this rebellious people, with the most grievous calamities: that those calamities should consume many, who, being slain in the wars, should be trod upon by their enemies, like the dung in the streets; most certain indications these of the divine justice and wrath, while... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 5:1-30

God’s love and Judah’s response (5:1-30)Judah and Israel together are likened to God’s vineyard. God did everything possible to make it healthy, beautiful and fruitful, and he expected a good harvest of grapes, but the people brought God none of the fruit he expected (5:1-4). He therefore will cease to care for them, so that they might be left to suffer whatever ruin their sin brings upon them. Israel has already been destroyed and Judah will now follow (5-7).Examples of the sins that brought... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 5:25

stretched forth: in judgment. torn in the midst of the streets = as the sweepings of the streets. For all this, &c. Compare the Reference to Pent, in the fivefold consequence of Isaiah 5:25 ; Isaiah 9:12 , Isaiah 9:17 , Isaiah 9:21 ; Isaiah 10:4 , with the fivefold cause in Leviticus 26:14 , Leviticus 26:18 , Leviticus 26:21 , Leviticus 26:24 , Leviticus 26:28 . stretched out still = remains stretched out. Same word as "stretched forth (above) in judgment". Reference to Pentateuch... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 5:25

Isaiah 5:25. Therefore is the anger of the Lord kindled, &c.— The meaning is, that God, before the time of that final vengeance concerning which the prophesy treats principally, had afflicted this rebellious people with the most grievous calamities; or rather, would afflict and chastise them: that those calamities should consume many, who, slain in the wars, should be trod upon by their enemies like the dung in the streets; most certain indications of the divine justice and severity; while... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 5:25

25. anger . . . kindled— (2 Kings 22:13; 2 Kings 22:17). hills . . . tremble—This probably fixes the date of this chapter, as it refers to the earthquake in the days of Uzziah (Amos 1:1; Zechariah 14:5). The earth trembled as if conscious of the presence of God (Jeremiah 4:24; Habakkuk 3:6). torn—rather, were as dung (Psalms 83:10). For all this, c.—This burden of the prophet's strains, with dirge-like monotony, is repeated at Isaiah 9:12 Isaiah 9:17; Isaiah 9:21; Isaiah 10:4. With all the past... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 5:8-25

2. The wildness of the grapes 5:8-25Yahweh’s crop was worthless because it produced wild grapes that manifested six blights. The word "woe" (Heb. hoy), a term of lament and threat, introduces each one (cf. Amos 5:18; Amos 6:1; Revelation 8:13; Revelation 9:12)."The word ’woe’ itself, appearing six times in the passage, does not just denounce our sins, it laments our sins. The same word is translated ’Ah!’ in Isaiah 1:4 and ’Alas!’ in 1 Kings 13:30. Remember that ’woe’ is the opposite of the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 5:18-25

Sins of the cynically unbelieving 5:18-25Isaiah proceeded to expose the attitude that resulted in the people not allowing their knowledge of God to affect the way they lived (cf. Isaiah 5:13). They thought that God would not act and that they knew what was better for themselves than He did. The prophet identified more "sour grapes" that issued from these attitudes. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 5:24-25

The second explanation for the coming judgment 5:24-25The second double "therefores" (cf. Isaiah 5:13-14) announce God’s judgment for the sins mentioned in Isaiah 5:18-22, but also those identified since Isaiah 5:8. The condemnation is cumulative. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 5:25

In fact, many judgments had already come against Judah in her history (cf. 2 Chronicles 28:5-6). God was removing the hedge and breaking down the wall around His vineyard (cf. Isaiah 5:5). Nevertheless the nation had not repented, so more judgment would come. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 5:1-30

1-24. Judah, God’s unfruitful vineyard, and the judgment upon it.1. I] i.e. Isaiah. To my] rather, ’for my,’ or ’of my.’ The beloved, as appears later, is Jehovah: cp. our Lord’s parable (Matthew 21:33). The allegory is rhythmical in form: cp. Song of Solomon 8:11-14. 2. Tower] watch-tower: see on Isaiah 1:8.3f. God speaks.7. Judgment] i.e. justice. Oppression] perhaps better, ’bloodshed.’ A cry] i.e. of the oppressed.8-10. Unjust seizure of land resulting in barrenness and want of population.... read more

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