Isaiah 50

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 50:7-9

Isaiah 50:7-9. For, or rather, but, the Lord God will help me Though as man I am weak, yet God will strengthen me to go through my great and hard work. Therefore shall I not be confounded Therefore I assure myself of success in my undertaking, and of victory over all my enemies. I have set my face like a flint I have hardened myself with resolution and courage against all opposition. See the like phrase, Ezekiel 3:8-9. which Bishop Lowth translates as follows: “Behold I have made thy... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 50:10-11

Isaiah 50:10-11. Who is among you that feareth the Lord? He now turns his speech from the unbelieving and rebellious Jews, to those of them who were, or should be, pious. That obeyeth the voice of his servant Of the same person of whom he has hitherto spoken, of Christ, who is called God’s servant by way of eminence, and to intimate that, though he was God, yet he would take upon himself the form of a servant. It is hereby signified, that the grace of God, and the encouragement and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 50:1-3

Israel rebuilt (49:8-50:3)Once more God promises the return of the captive Jews to their homeland. God will protect them along the journey and help them as they rebuild their ruined country (8-10). Whether exiled in Babylon or scattered in other places, the people will return home amid much rejoicing (11-13).Some of the Jews thought God had forgotten them. God now shows that for him this is impossible (14-16). Israel will return and rebuild its homeland. Opponents who try to ruin Israel’s work... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 50:4-11

The servant’s patient endurance (50:4-11)In this, the third Servant Song, the words again may have an application to the experiences of Israel among the nations. In particular they reflect the experiences of the few faithful Jews who tried to teach, warn and comfort their ungodly fellow exiles in Babylon. The song becomes even more meaningful when applied to the experiences of the Messiah himself.The servant is taught by God day by day, so that he can give teaching and encouragement to those... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 50:1

Thus. Some codices, with two early printed editions, read "For thus". the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . Where . . . ? Figure of speech Erotesis. the bill = this bill. divorcement. Found only here, and in Jeremiah 3:8 outside the Pentateuch. See Deuteronomy 24:1 , Deuteronomy 24:3 . See App-92 . whom: or, wherewith. put away. . . sold. Note the Introversion of these words in this verse. Behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6 . sold . . . put away. Note the Introversion. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 50:2

Wherefore . . . ? Figure of speech Erotesis. when I came. Messiah speaks. no man. See John 1:11 . Compare Jeremiah 5:1 .Acts 13:46 ; Acts 18:6 ; Acts 28:28 . Is My hand shortened . . . ? Reference to Pentateuch (Numbers 11:23 ). Compare Isaiah 59:1 . See App-92 . redeem. Hebrew. padah. See note on Exodus 13:13 . I dry up the sea. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 14:21 ). App-92 . rivers. Plural of majesty: i.e. the great river, the Jordan. Reference to Pentateuch (Joshua 4:7 , Joshua... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 50:4

that I should know, &c. He spake none other words than those given Him by the Father. Compare the seven times this was asserted by Messiah (John 7:16 ; John 8:28 , John 8:46 , John 8:47 ; John 12:49 ; John 14:10 , John 14:24 ; John 17:8 ). wakeneth = [continually] wakeneth. to hear as the learned = to hearken as do the instructed. learned = taught. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 50:5

not rebellious = not perverse or refractory. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 50:6

I gave, &c. Fulfilled in Matthew 26:67 ; Matthew 27:26 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 50:7

set My face like a flint. Note the fulfilment. His death was not an event which happened. He "accomplished" it Himself (Luke 9:31 ), and, after saying this, "He steadfastly set His face", as above, "like a flint". He laid down His life Himself: but not till His hour (the right hour) had come (John 10:15-18 ). read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 50:7-9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 50:10-11

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 50:1-3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 50:4-11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 50:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 50:2

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 50:4

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 50:5

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 50:6

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 50:7

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