Isaiah 4

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 4

CHAPTER 4 :-. that day—the calamitous period described in previous chapter. seven—indefinite number among the Jews. So many men would be slain, that there would be very many more women than men; for example, seven women, contrary to their natural bashfulness, would sue to (equivalent to "take hold of," Isaiah 3:6) one man to marry them. eat . . . own bread—foregoing the privileges, which the law (Isaiah 3:6- :) gives to wives, when a man has more than one. reproach—of being unwedded and... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 4:2

2. In contrast to those on whom vengeance falls, there is a manifestation of Jesus Christ to the "escaped of Israel" in His characteristic attributes, beauty and glory, typified in Aaron's garments ( :-). Their sanctification is promised as the fruit of their being "written" in the book of life by sovereign love (Isaiah 4:3); the means of it are the "spirit of judgment" and that of "burning" (Isaiah 4:4). Their "defense" by the special presence of Jesus Christ is promised (Isaiah 4:5; Isaiah... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 4:3

3. left in Zion—equivalent to the "escaped of Israel" ( :-). shall be called—shall be (Isaiah 9:6). holy— (Isaiah 52:1; Isaiah 60:21; Revelation 21:27). written—in the book of life, antitypically (Philippians 4:3; Revelation 3:5; Revelation 17:8). Primarily, in the register kept of Israel's families and tribes. living—not "blotted out" from the registry, as dead; but written there as among the "escaped of Israel" (Daniel 12:1; Ezekiel 13:9). To the elect of Israel, rather than the saved in... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 4:4

4. When—that is, After. washed— ( :-). filth—moral ( :-). daughters of Zion—same as in Isaiah 3:16. purged—purified by judgments; destroying the ungodly, correcting and refining the godly. blood— (Isaiah 3:16- :). spirit—Whatever God does in the universe, He does by His Spirit, "without the hand" of man (Job 34:20; Psalms 104:30). Here He is represented using His power as Judge. burning— (Matthew 3:11; Matthew 3:12). The same Holy Ghost, who sanctifies believers by the fire of affliction... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 4:5

5. create—The "new creation" needs as much God's creative omnipotence, as the material creation (2 Corinthians 4:6; Ephesians 2:10). So it shall be in the case of the Holy Jerusalem to come (Isaiah 65:17; Isaiah 65:18). upon—The pillar of cloud stood over the tabernacle, as symbol of God's favor and presence (Exodus 13:21; Exodus 13:22; Psalms 91:1). Both on individual families ("every dwelling") and on the general sacred "assemblies" (Psalms 91:1- :). The "cloud" became a "fire" by night in... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 4

The death of liberty 3:16-4:1The Lord’s condemnation of His people continues, but there is a change in focus. In Isaiah 3:1-5 it was the male leaders who received criticism, but in this section the female citizens are more prominent. Undoubtedly what the Lord said about these women was true of them as females, but we should not limit their indictment to females alone. Men have been just as guilty of these sins as women, though in Isaiah’s day they were more blatant among some women. The point... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 4:1

This verse brings to a high point the horrors that were to come. War has always resulted in the decimation of the male population. For example, approximately one million French, one million German, and half a million English male soldiers died in World War I. So many men would die in Israel that women would be desperate for male companionship and support. They would be willing to humiliate themselves to escape the reproach of being unmarried and childless. Long gone is the hope to gain a man... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 4:2

"In that day" connects this section of the oracle with its earlier parts and shows that all of it deals with a future time (cf. Isaiah 2:12; Isaiah 2:17; Isaiah 2:20; Isaiah 3:8; Isaiah 3:18; Isaiah 4:1). However, here we learn that "that day" will be a day of glory and vindication for Israel, as well as retribution and judgment.In a general sense "The Branch of the Lord" refers to Israel, but this is also a messianic title here as elsewhere (cf. Isaiah 11:1; Isaiah 53:2; Jeremiah 23:5;... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 4:2-6

3. God’s determination for Israel 4:2-6Having begun this oracle by clarifying God’s desire for Israel (Isaiah 2:1-4), the prophet proceeded to contrast her present condition. She depended on people rather than Himself, a condition that would result in divine discipline (Isaiah 2:5 to Isaiah 4:1). Next, and in conclusion, he revealed that God would indeed bring what He determined for His chosen people to completion in the future (Isaiah 4:2-6). Israel’s destiny would be glorious-in spite of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 4:3-4

The divine judgments that God will bring on the Israelites in the future (in the Tribulation) will have a purifying effect on many of them, specifically the elect (cf. Isaiah 1:25; Ezekiel 36:25-26; Ezekiel 39:23-26; Daniel 9:4-19; Malachi 3:2-5; Matthew 3:11; Acts 13:48). Those left alive to the end will be holy in conduct, as well as set apart by God for His purposes. Similarly, God purified the Israelites through their oppression in Egypt and then liberated them so they could be a holy... read more

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