Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 65:8-12
A Remnant Will Be Saved, But Large Numbers Must First Face Judgment (Isaiah 65:8-12 ). During his inaugural call (chapter 6) Isaiah had been warned that the people of Judah/Israel would go through refinement after refinement because of the depths of their sinfulness. God had warned him not to expect easy results. Few of His so-called people would be saved. But in the end, He had promised, there would be a stump remaining, a holy seed (Isaiah 6:13). Isaiah 65:8-10 ‘Thus says Yahweh, “As the... read more
G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 65:1-25
In this chapter we have a graphic description of the working of the principle of discrimination, the sifting of the people by God. There is first a contrast between the false and the true. The rebellious people are described as those who, in spite of all Jehovah's patience, still persist in idolatrous and evil practices. Against these Jehovah is compelled to proceed in strict and severe judgment. Then follows a description of the remnant, the holy seed, those who are described as the servants... read more