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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 58:2

forsook. See note on Isaiah 1:4 . God. Hebrew. Elohim. justice = righteousness. Compare Ex. 21-23. read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 58:3

Wherefore . . . ? Figure of speech Erotesis. afflicted our soul. Reference to Pentateuch. This is a strictly Levitical technical expression (Leviticus 16:29 , Leviticus 16:31 ; Leviticus 23:27 , Leviticus 23:32 .Numbers 29:7; Numbers 29:7 ). This shows that the People were not in exile as alleged, but in the Land. See also the references to other observances below (Isaiah 58:13 ). Note that in Isaiah 58:0 and Isaiah 59:0 we have the reference to the Day of Atonement; in Isaiah 60:0 and... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 58:2

Isaiah 58:2. Yet they—that did righteousness, and forsook not— But they—as a nation that doeth righteousness, and forsaketh not. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 58:3

Isaiah 58:3. Behold, &c.— "You gratify your passions, especially your covetousness: you oppress the poor, and therefore are defective in the duties of justice and charity." By labours are meant those riches which are gotten by the toil and fatigue of ourselves or others; and by exacting our labours, in the style of the Mosaic law, is meant, the rigorous insisting upon payment, where the debtor is unable to make it. The next verse fully explains this clause; and no reader can fail to admire... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 58:2

2. Put the stop at "ways"; and connect "as a nation that," c. with what follows "As a nation that did righteousness," thus answers to, "they ask of Me just judgments" (that is, as a matter of justice due to them, salvation to themselves, and destruction to their enemies); and "forsook not the ordinance of their God," answers to "they desire the drawing near of God" (that God would draw near to exercise those "just judgments" in behalf of them, and against their enemies) [MAURER]. So JEROME, "In... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 58:3

3. Wherefore—the words of the Jews: "Why is it that, when we fast, Thou dost not notice it" (by delivering us)? They think to lay God under obligation to their fasting (Psalms 73:13; Malachi 3:14). afflicted . . . soul— (Leviticus 16:29). Behold—God's reply. pleasure—in antithesis to their boast of having "afflicted their soul"; it was only in outward show they really enjoyed themselves. GESENIUS not so well translates, "business." exact . . . labours—rather, "oppressive labors" [MAURER].... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 58:1-5

False worship 58:1-5Many of the Israelites were relying on their practice of the Mosaic rites to satisfy God. The true meaning of the rites had not affected their lives. God intended the system of worship He prescribed to illustrate the importance of a heart relationship with Himself that should affect interpersonal relationships. This pericope exposes the superficial attitude of many of God’s people with strong irony. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 58:2

Even though the Israelites sinned, they sought the Lord constantly and inquired concerning His ways. They claimed to be a righteous people who had observed the Mosaic Law carefully. They asked God for justice, and they delighted in the thought that He was near them. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 58:3

They could not understand why God had not blessed them-because they had fasted and humbled themselves (cf. Malachi 3:13-15). The only fast that the Mosaic Law commanded was on the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 23:26-32). But the Israelites also fasted voluntarily, even in Isaiah’s day. [Note: On the practice of fasting, see Kent D. Berghuis, "A Biblical Perspective on Fasting," Bibliotheca Sacra 158:629 (January-March 2001):86-103.] The reason God had not blessed them was that when they fasted,... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 58:1-14

2. Did righteousness] i.e. kept the law. They are ready enough for the external requirements of religion. 3. The questions express surprise that the fast is without effect.Find pleasure, etc.] render, ’carry on business and oppress all your labourers.’ With all their professions of self-denial they are selfish.4. For strife] i.e. strife is the result of this formal fasting. Ye shall not, etc.] RV ’ye fast not this day so as to make your voice,’ etc.5-7. Literal fasting is not here excluded, but... read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 58:2

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 58:3

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 58:2

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 58:3

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 58:2

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 58:3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 58:1-5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 58:2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 58:3

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 58:1-14

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