Isaiah 55:1, John 7:37, Revelation 22:17 NLT

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 55:1

Ho - (הוי hôy). This word here is designed to call attention to the subject as one of importance.Every one that thirsteth - The word ‘thirst’ often indicates intense desire, and is thus applied to the sense of want which sinners often have, and to their anxious wishes for salvation. It is not improbable that the Savior had this passage in his eye when he pronounced the blessing on those who hunger and thirst after righteousness Matthew 5:6. No needs are so keen, none so imperiously demand... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 55:1

Isaiah 55:1. Ho, every one Not only Jews, but Gentiles; that thirsteth For the grace of God, and the blessings of the gospel; that desires them sincerely and earnestly, is active and diligent in the pursuit of them, and cannot be satisfied without enjoying them; come ye to the waters Where you may drink and be refreshed: come and partake of the graces and comforts of God’s Spirit, frequently compared to water in the Scriptures, and here designed by the other metaphorical expressions... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 55:1-13

God’s free provision (55:1-13)Many of the Jews had made life reasonably tolerable for themselves in Babylon. The prophet knew that they were so settled that they might not want to uproot themselves and face the hardships of life back in their desolated homeland. Many were more concerned with making life easier for themselves than with knowing God and looking to him for their provision. God warns against this self-centred attitude and invites them to trust fully in him. The blessings he gives... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 55:1

Ho, &c. This cry heard in Jerusalem to-day. All water has to be bought. Compare John 4:14 ; John 7:37-39 . every one that thirsteth. The invitation is only to these. come. Figure of speech Repetitio , for emphasis. waters: of life (Revelation 22:17 ). wine: of gladness (Psalms 104:15 ). milk: of nourishment (1 Peter 2:2 ). read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Isaiah 55:1

Kidner stated that, in Christian terms, "The Calvary of Isaiah 53 is followed by the growing church of Isaiah 54, and the gospel call of Isaiah 55."[1] We can find no agreement whatever with commentators who try to restrict the application of this chapter to the return of the exiles from Babylon. Every word of the chapter is Messianic.Cheyne's chapter heading here was as follows:"An affectionate invitation to the Messianic blessings (Isaiah 55:1-5); an exhortation to put away obstacles to their... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 55:1

Isaiah 55:1. Ho, every one that thirsteth— It is universally agreed, that this prophesy concerns the beginning of the Gospel, in describing the attributes of which period the prophet has hitherto been particularly employed; and that in this part of it, especially, both Jews and Gentiles are invited to the communion of gospel-blessings. The Jews themselves refer these words to the times of the Messiah. Divine grace is often represented under the similitude of springs and streams of water; and in... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 55:1

1. every one—After the special privileges of Israel ( :-) there follow, as the consequence, the universal invitation to the Gentiles (Luke 24:47; Romans 11:12; Romans 11:15). Ho—calls the most earnest attention. thirsteth—has a keen sense of need (Matthew 5:6). waters . . . wine and milk—a gradation. Not merely water, which is needed to maintain life at all, but wine and milk to strengthen, cheer, and nourish; the spiritual blessings of the Gospel are meant (Isaiah 25:6; Song of Solomon 5:1;... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 55:1

"The introductory particle (hoi) is mainly an attention-getting device, but it expresses a slight tone of pity. The prophet is an evangelist with a concern for the souls of men and a realization of their desperate condition without the blessings that the servant has obtained." [Note: Ibid.] After getting their attention, Isaiah, speaking as God and for God, called the thirsty to come and drink freely, and to the hungry to enjoy a free meal (cf. Proverbs 9:5-6; Matthew 5:6; John 4:13-14; John... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 55:1-5

Free salvation 55:1-5The people would need to listen to and rely on God’s unconditional promise, but their salvation would cost them nothing. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 55:1-13

1. Waters.. wine.. milk] These stand figuratively, as the whole context shows, for spiritual blessings. 2. Wherefore, etc.] refers to the assiduous practice of idolatry, which had been Israel’s besetting sin.3. Mercies] loving-kindnesses. The meaning is that Jehovah will, without fail, fulfil for His people the promises of loving-kindness made to David (Psalms 89:35). 4. Read, ’I gave him,’ i.e. David. People] RV ’peoples.’ David’s successes gave him a position which made his religion known in... read more