E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 55:11
My word be that goeth. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 8:3 ; Deuteronomy 32:2 ). shall = shall assuredly. read more
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E.W. Bullinger
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Isaiah 55:9
"For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. For as the rain cometh down and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, and giveth seed to the sower, and bread to the eater; so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 55:8-11
Isaiah 55:8-11. For my thoughts are not your thoughts— This whole period consists of two comparative sentences; the one of which sets forth the height and sublimity of the thoughts and ways of God, above the thoughts and ways of men; the other, the undoubted power of the word of God, sent forth by him to effect the salvation of mankind. The former is grounded upon the perfect knowledge of God; the other, upon his infinite power. This passage is well connected with the whole argument of this and... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 55:9
9. (Psalms 57:10; Psalms 89:2; Psalms 103:11). "For" is repeated from Psalms 103:11- :. But MAURER, after the negation, translates, "but." read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 55:10
10. The hearts of men, once barren of spirituality, shall be made, by the outpouring of the Spirit under Messiah, to bear fruits of righteousness (Isaiah 5:6; Deuteronomy 32:2; 2 Samuel 23:4; Psalms 72:6). snow—which covers plants from frost in winter; and, when melted in spring, waters the earth. returneth not—void; as in Isaiah 55:11; it returns not in the same shape, or without "accomplishing" the desired end. bud—germinate. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 55:11
11. ( :-). Rain may to us seem lost when it falls on a desert, but it fulfils some purpose of God. So the gospel word falling on the hard heart; it sometimes works a change at last; and even if so, it leaves men without excuse. The full accomplishment of this verse, and Isaiah 55:12; Isaiah 55:13, is, however, to be at the Jews' final restoration and conversion of the world (Isaiah 11:9-12; Isaiah 60:1-5; Isaiah 60:21). read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 55:6-13
Transforming salvation 55:6-13This pericope repeats and refocuses the invitation just extended (Isaiah 55:1-3). The offer continues to be to come to God, but the focus shifts from receiving satisfaction to resting in faith, and from salvation’s freeness to its transforming power. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 55:8-9
Sinners need to forsake their ways and thoughts (actions and attitudes, Isaiah 55:7) because they are not God’s ways and thoughts. God’s way is forgiveness and His thoughts are compassionate (Isaiah 55:7), as far different from those of sinners as the heavens are higher than the earth. Sinners must make a break with their thoughts and ways to have fellowship with a holy God. The Servant’s work makes relationship with a holy God possible, but our work, having appropriated the Servant’s work by... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 55:10-11
There is a second reason sinners need to change their ways and thoughts, with the Lord’s help, and that is because the Word of the Lord is absolutely dependable. All that God has said is reliable, including His promise of pardon and compassion (Isaiah 55:7; cf. Isaiah 53:10). God’s Word is like the rain and snow, the gifts of God from heaven to earth (cf. Isaiah 55:9). Rain and snow are water in its two forms as it normally comes from heaven to Palestine. Isaiah’s use of both rain and snow may... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 55:10
as = according as. heaven = the heavens. but = except it: i.e. until it. Note that the four succeeding tenses are pasts, and in the singular number. The waters do return, as stated in other scriptures (Psalms 135:7 . Jeremiah 10:13 ; Jeremiah 51:16 ). read more