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James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Isaiah 29:1-24

JUDAH AND EGYPT These chapters make a unit since, with the exception of the opening part of chapter 28, they chiefly deal with Judah’s futile alliance with Egypt. Isaiah 28:0 Israel, or the kingdom of the ten tribes, is addressed under the name of her leading tribe “Ephraim” (Isaiah 28:1 ). Her great sin is strong drink. “The head of the fat valley” is Samaria the capital, which is soon to be overthrown by the Assyrians (Isaiah 28:2-4 ). Observe, however, the usual forecast of the end of the... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Isaiah 29:1-24

The Doom of Ariel Isaiah 29:0 This is a mysterious chapter, and has been left practically unexplained. No one can say what "Ariel" means, definitely; though there are some etymological suggestions which are not wanting in value. It is a poetical term. The best conjecture is that it signifies Jerusalem. Men have often to speak and to write in cipher; especially in Scriptural days had men to do the best they could with their meaning, owing to circumstances of a hostile nature. The Bible is full... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Isaiah 29:22-24

Reader! above all things, do remark how gracious the Chapter closeth. The Lord will be friends with Jacob, notwithstanding all his rebellion. The cause is assigned, the Lord redeemed Abraham, that is, in the covenant of redemption founded in Christ; and in the promise to Abraham, Jacob's seed was included. Oh! the grace of God in Christ! Isaiah 42:24-25 , and immediately followed with Isaiah 43:1-7 . read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 29:17-24

17-24 The wonderful change here foretold, may refer to the affairs of Judah, though it looks further. When a great harvest of souls was gathered to Christ from among the Gentiles, then the wilderness was turned into a fruitful field; and the Jewish church, that had long been a fruitful field, became as a deserted forest. Those who, when in trouble, can truly rejoice in God, shall soon have cause greatly to rejoice in him. The grace of meekness contributes to the increase of our holy joy. The... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Isaiah 29:13-24

The Counsel of God v. 13. Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people, the men of the Southern Kingdom, the children of Judah, draw near Me with their mouth and with their lips do honor Me, in a mere outward form of worship, but have removed their heart far from Me, faith being lost entirely, and their fear toward Me is taught by the precept of men, their outward morality being based wholly upon the rules of conduct in vogue among men, not upon the way of sanctification prescribed by... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Isaiah 29:13-24

2. THE SECRET COUNSEL OF MEN, AND THE SECRET COUNSEL OF GODIsaiah 29:13-2413          Wherefore the Lord said,Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth,And with their lips do honor me,But have removed their heart far from me,And their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men;14     Therefore, behold, 16I will proceed to do a marvellous work among this people,Even a marvellous work and a wonder;For the wisdom of their wise men shall perish,And the understanding of their... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 29:1-24

This is the first of a series of declamations concerning the chosen people, and sets forth the purpose of Jehovah in judgment. The message opens with a description of the judgment (verses Isa 29:1-4 ), and declares how suddenly all the foes of Jerusalem shall be discomfited (verses Isa 29:5-8 ). The prophet then breaks out into a mourning description of the condition of the people. They are blind, and unable to understand the messages delivered (verses Isa 29:9-12 ). This blindness he declares... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 29:15-24

The Third Woe: Against Those Who Seek To Hide What They Do From God, But Yahweh Will Triumph In Spite Of It (Isaiah 29:15-24 ). Analysis. a Woe to those who seek deep, to hide their counsel from Yahweh, and their works are in the dark, and they say, “Who sees us?”, and “Who knows us?” (Isaiah 29:15). b You turn things upside down. Will the potter be counted as clay, that the thing made should say of him who made it, “He did not make me,” or the thing framed say of him who framed it, “He... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 29:17-24

If They Were Wise They Would Recognise That God Has Everything In Hand (Isaiah 29:17-24 ). For the truth is that Yahweh, the Potter, will take the poor and the lowly and will work on them to make of them His new people. All who are unjust and work contrary to God’s law will be rooted out. In Paul’s words they will be pruned from the olive tree. And His own will then grow and develop into a godly nation. And as he has shown elsewhere this includes those who were Gentiles. They will be adopted... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 29:22

Who redeemed Abraham from manifold dangers, and especially from that idolatry in which his family and ancestors were generally involved, Joshua 24:2,Joshua 24:3. Jacob; the Israelites or posterity of Jacob, who are oft called Jacob in Scripture, who had great cause to be ashamed, for their continued infidelity, and for their persecutions of God’s prophets and righteous servants, and for their rejection of their own Messiah; but shall at last be brought back unto the God of their fathers, and to... read more

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