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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 64:1-5

Here, I. The petition is that God would appear wonderfully for them now, Isa. 63:1, 2. Their case was represented in the close of the foregoing chapter as very sad and very hard, and in this case it was time to cry, ?Help, Lord; O that God would manifest his zeal and his strength!? They had prayed (Isa. 63:15) that God would look down from heaven; here they pray that he would come down to deliver them, as he had said, Exod. 3:8. 1. They desire that God would in his providence manifest himself... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 64:3

When thou didst terrible things, which we looked not for, thou camest down ,.... Referring to the wonderful things God did in Egypt, at the Red sea, and in the wilderness, and particularly at Mount Sinai, things that were unexpected, and not looked for; then the Lord came down, and made visible displays of his power and presence, especially on Mount Sinai; see Exodus 19:18 , the mountains flowed down at thy presence ; not Sinai only, but others also; Kimchi says Seir and Paran; Judges... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 64:1-5

Longing for the appearance of God. "Widely yawns the gulf between Israel and her God. A revelation on the widest possible scale is necessary to smite down unbelief and annihilate opposition; God himself must appear." I. FIGURES OF THE MANIFESTATION OF GOD . The rending of the heavens. For the time of trouble is as the hiding of the face of God behind thick clouds ( Job 22:13 , Job 22:14 ). The word given, rend , is very strong —tear asunder , as garments in grief... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 64:1-5

Hope in God. The fervent language of the text is indicative of an intense spiritual struggle; the heart of the prophet is filled with conflicting hopes and fears. Sensible of great national sins, but mindful of great mercies at the hand of God, he now fears lest Israel has gone beyond redemption, and now prays for Divine rescue and restoration. We have— I. A SENSE OF GOD 'S OVERWHELMING POWER . Israel was brought very low; her land was desolate, her people scattered, her... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 64:1-12

ISRAEL 'S PRAYER CONTINUED AND CONCLUDED . Not content with praying God to look upon them once more with favour ( Isaiah 63:15 ), Israel now asks for a theophany, or manifestation of the Divine Presence, such as they have experienced in the times of old, and such as shall suffice to strike terror into the hearts of their enemies ( Isaiah 64:1-4 ). With profound humility confessing their manifold and grievous iniquities, they beseech God once more, as their Father and Maker,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 64:3

When thou didst terrible things (comp. Deuteronomy 10:21 ; 2 Samuel 7:23 ; Psalms 49:4 ; Psalms 106:22 ). The phrase, as Mr. Cheyne remarks, is a "standing" one for the wonders of the Exodus. Which we looked not for; i.e. which transcended our utmost expectations. Thou earnest down (see Exodus 19:11 , Exodus 19:20 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 64:3

When thou didst terrible things - In delivering the people from Egypt, and in conducting them to the promised land.Which we looked not for - Which we had never before witnessed, and which we had no right to expect.Thou camest down - As on Mount Sinai.The mountains flowed down - (See the notes above). The reference is to the manifestations of smoke and fire when Yahweh descended on Mount Sinai (see Exodus 19:18). read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 64:3-4

Isaiah 64:3-4. When thou didst terrible things This may relate to what he did first in Egypt, and afterward in the wilderness; which we looked not for Such things as we could not have expected; the mountains flowed down See Exodus 19:18; Deuteronomy 32:22; Psalms 18:7, with the notes. But Lowth proposes another interpretation, which he thinks agrees better with what follows, namely, When thou shalt do terrible and unexpected things, when thou shalt come down, (and visibly interpose for... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 64:1-12

A prayer for Israel (63:7-64:12)The prophet’s prayer for God’s suffering people begins by recalling God’s great acts of love in the past (7). Because Israel was his people, God saved them from slavery in Egypt, though when they rebelled against him, they were punished (8-10). Nevertheless, God forgave them. Therefore, asks the prophet, could not this God of mercy and love, who has done such great things for Israel in the past, also save his people from captivity in Babylon now (11-14)?It seems... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 64:3

When Thou didst terrible things. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 34:10 , same word). read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 64:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 64:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 64:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 64:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 64:1-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 64:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 64:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 64:3-4

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 64:1-12

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 64:3

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