Isaiah 8

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Isaiah 8:1-22

Panics and Answers Isaiah 7-8 These chapters are, for popular purposes, practically sealed books. It would be difficult to say with definiteness what they mean. The instances referred to are all of high antiquity, and the immediate local reference would be of little interest to the majority of men, even if it could be determined specifically and finally. We must, therefore, study the two chapters with the view of discovering what we may that is applicable to our own experience, that falls... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Isaiah 8:19

"Handfuls of Purpose" For All Gleaners "Should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?" Isa 8:19 Isaiah was surrounded by people who could not rid themselves of the delusion that they ought to consult the soothsayers. In Isaiah's time soothsayers were numerous and popular. Why should they not be consulted as to the fortunes awaiting themselves and others? What were soothsayers for if they were not to be consulted? Thus the supply has a very definite bearing upon the... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 8:1

CONTENTS The prophet is in this chapter opening a subject, concerning the future troubles of Israel and Judah, by reason of their sins, and in a spirit of prophecy pointing out the destruction of both kingdoms, which should be accomplished. But the loving-kindness and grace of God mingles great promises of mercy, in the midst of judgment; and all in allusion to Christ. read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 8:1-4

The prophet is commanded to commit to writing what he had to deliver. We have reason to bless God for this appointment, by which scripture records have been handed down to us. We find several prophets speaking of it, Jeremiah 36:28; Jeremiah 36:28 ; Hosea 8:12 ; and he that seems to have represented the Prince of the prophets, is said to have had a writer's inkhorn by his side, to mark his people, Ezekiel 9:2 . Precious Jesus! may it be found, that thou hast written my name in thy book of life;... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 8:5-8

In these verses the prophet is led to speak of great things, reaching far and near. Under the figure of waters and rivers, kingdoms and empires are represented. The waters of Shiloah which are said to go softly, mean the Lord's tender dealings with his people; but sinners are looking to an arm of flesh; great names among men, like Rezin and Remaliah's son, are what they are seeking after. Hence, saith the Lord, by those very persons shall Judah's punishment come. And this was fulfilled, when,... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 8:9-10

Here are blessed encouragements given to God's people, in the midst of impending judgments. It is as if the prophet had said; "The Lord's punishment of Judah, as a nation, is inevitable; it shall come; all attempts to alter his purpose, will be vain. Look therefore neither to young nor old, to counsel nor strength, for all will fail; but repose in the Lord. God is with us: He whose name is Immanuel, will come in due time. And in the mean season, as he is to be born of a virgin, and from among... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 8:11-16

I pray the Reader to observe with me, the tender care of God over his people, in times of general calamity. In these verses, the Prophet is commissioned to comfort the Lord's mourners; and a precious word of comfort he gives. The Lord speaking to the prophet with a strong hand, intimates the strong impression made on the prophet's mind, by what the Lord said. As if he had said, "Tell my people, in the midst of those sinners, not to fear the general tidings of evil, neither shall they seek to... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 8:17

It should seem that this is the prophet's own testimony and his own resolution, in the calamitous times coming upon the church. In the prospect of the coming Saviour, under all apparently frowning providences, he will still look for smiling mercy. read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 8:18

W e have authority from the Holy Ghost, to make application of these words to the person of the Lord Jesus. Some have thought that, as the two sons of the prophet Isaiah Shear-jashub and Mahershalal-hash-baz, are particularly noticed by the Lord in Isaiah's ministry, the prophet also speaks of them in this verse; at least, they say, the prophet may he supposed to speak of them, as well as of Christ. But would not this be sadly to debase the subject, and enervate the scriptures, in mingling... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 8:19-22

I do not think it needful to detain the Reader with long observations on this part of the chapter. The advice here given is to the same amount as the former; the Lord utterly condemns all seeking, but to himself. In all ages men are prone to look to anything and everything, for help and counsel, in their distress, rather than to God. Hence the wickedness of fortune-tellers and necromancers, and the like. The Lord hath manifested his displeasure against all of this kind. And it is only to be... read more

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Isaiah 8:1-22

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Isaiah 8:19

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 8:1

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 8:1-4

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 8:5-8

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 8:9-10

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 8:11-16

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 8:17

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 8:18

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 8:19-22

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