E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 56:11
greedy = strong of soul. Hebrew. nephesh ( App-13 ) = strong of appetite: i.e., as well rendered, "greedy". every one. Hebrew. 'I s h . App-14 . read more
以賽亞書 56:10-12 Cunpts
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 56:12
wine. Hebrew. yayin. App-27 . strong drink. Hebrew. shekar. App-27 . read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 56:10-12
Isaiah 56:10-12. His watchmen— The prophet in these words paints in a lively manner the very corrupt government of the church. The consequence of which, is that deplorable state of the church described in the next section. Nothing can be more strong and expressive than the words of the prophet; he turns the subject before him into every form; and, as the greatest part of his discourse is metaphorical, he makes use of figures and emblems, as usual, most admirably adapted to express his meaning.... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 56:10
10. His watchmen—Israel's spiritual leaders (Isaiah 62:6; Ezekiel 3:17). dumb dogs—image from bad shepherds' watchdogs, which fail to give notice, by barking, of the approach of wild beasts. blind— (Ezekiel 3:17- :). sleeping, lying down—rather, "dreamers, sluggards" [LOWTH]. Not merely sleeping inactive, but under visionary delusions. loving to slumber—not merely slumbering involuntarily, but loving it. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 56:11
11. greedy—literally, "strong" (that is, insatiable) in appetite (Ezekiel 34:2; Ezekiel 34:3; Micah 3:11). cannot understand—unable to comprehend the wants of the people, spiritually: so Micah 3:11- :, "cannot bark." look to . . . own way—that is, their own selfish interests; not to the spiritual welfare of the people (Jeremiah 6:13; Ezekiel 22:27). from his quarter—rather, "from the highest to the lowest" [LOWTH]. "From his quarter"; that is, from one end to the other of them, one and all... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 56:12
12. fetch wine—language of the national teachers challenging one another to drink. BARNES translates, "I will take another cup" ( :-). to-morrow, &c.—Their self-indulgence was habitual and intentional: not merely they drink, but they mean to continue so. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 56:9-13
The basis of rejection and cursing 56:9-57:13Whereas heartfelt love for and trust in the Lord make anyone acceptable to Him, reliance on one’s position or ability for acceptance will not. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 56:10
The false prophets, who were God’s watchmen over His flock, were blind to the dangers that faced Israel (cf. Isaiah 21:6; Isaiah 52:8). They were like dogs that should have barked when danger approached but were silent. Instead of being on guard, they were asleep, dreaming of an unrealistically rosy future for the nation. They were unaware of those things that should have gripped their attention."When the minister does not warn the flock of false doctrine, he ceases to be a faithful... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 56:11
These prophets and leaders of the people were greedy to satisfy their own desires and so were never satisfied. They had no understanding and so pursued their own personal agendas (cf. Isaiah 28:7-8; Isaiah 29:9-11). read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 56:9-12
Corruption and idolatry (56:9-57:21)The Assyrian captivity of the northerners and the Babylonian captivity of the southerners did not include the whole populations. Those who were of no use to the conquerors were left behind, along with scattered country people who escaped the enemy. These and their descendants soon followed the old religious practices of the Canaanite people. They worshipped idols, offered human sacrifices to the god Molech, and practised fertility rites with religious... read more