George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 66:8
Day. Shall a whole nation be born at once? Twelve fishermen effect the most surprising change in the manners of the world. read more
Day. Shall a whole nation be born at once? Twelve fishermen effect the most surprising change in the manners of the world. read more
God. His grace converts the nations. (Calmet) read more
5-14 The prophet turns to those that trembled at God's word, to comfort and encourage them. The Lord will appear, to the joy of the humble believer, and to the confusion of hypocrites and persecutors. When the Spirit was poured out, and the gospel went forth from Zion, multitudes were converted in a little time. The word of God, especially his promises, and ordinances, are the consolations of the church. The true happiness of all Christians is increased by every convert brought to Christ. The... read more
The Abominations of a Dead Worship and The Birth of the New Church v. 1. Thus saith the Lord, The heaven is My throne, and the earth is My footstool, a majestic declaration of His almighty power and rule; where is the house that ye build unto Me, and where is the place of My rest? The Lord desires neither the Temple nor the worship of such as have forsaken Him; they are an abomination in His sight. v. 2. For all those things hath Mine hand made, everything that men might offer to Him was His... read more
7. THE WONDERFUL PRODUCTIVE POWER OF THE NEW PRINCIPAL OF LIFE.Isaiah 66:7-97 Before she travailed, she brought forth;Before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child.8 Who hath heard such a thing?Who hath seen such things?14Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day?Or shall a nation be born at once?For as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.9 Shall I bring to the birth, and not 15cause to bring forth? saith the Lord:16Shall I cause to bring... read more
God’s People Made a Blessing Isaiah 66:1-14 The prophet forecasts the advent of a new day, when places and rites would be comparatively unimportant compared with the condition of the heart, Isaiah 66:1-4 . The opening words were quoted by Stephen, when announcing the substitution of spiritual worship for the effete system which it superseded. See Acts 7:48-49 . What is the outward rite to God, when the spirit has fled? It was all one to Him, whether a man killed a lamb in the Temple, or... read more
This last chapter is confessedly difficult of interpretation. In it the prophet seems to look beyond all that he has previously described, and to deal with destiny. He first announces anew the fact of the established government of God, and then proceeds to show how that for those who had chosen their own ways He will choose delusions, and that because when He called they did not answer. Those who had trembled at His word He will deliver, in spite of all difficulties. In the final message the... read more
THE COMING OF THE NEW HEAVENS AND THE NEW EARTH (Isaiah 65:13 to Isaiah 66:24 ). The final vision of Isaiah centres on the fact that there will be a new heaven and a new earth. Old things will pass away and all things will become new, just as he has constantly promised. read more
Yahweh Comforts Those Who Fear Him Truly In The Face Of Their Treatment By The Formalists. He Tells Them A New Day Is Coming, A Day Of Great Change (Isaiah 66:5-9 ). Isaiah 66:5 “Hear the word of Yahweh, You who tremble at his word, Your brothers who hate you, Who cast you out for my name’s sake, Have said, ‘Let Yahweh be glorified, That we may see your joy.’ But they will be ashamed.” Yahweh now speaks to the remnant who tremble at His word, whose hearts are true towards Him. These would... read more
George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Isaiah 66:7
Before, &c. This relates to the conversion of the Gentiles, who were born as it were all on a sudden to the Church of God. (Challoner) --- Sion furnished the first preachers of the Gospel. (Haydock) read more