Isaiah 25:1-2

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 25:1-5

It is said in the close of the foregoing chapter that the Lord of hosts shall reign gloriously; now, in compliance with this, the prophet here speaks of the glorious majesty of his kingdom (Ps. 145:12), and gives him the glory of it; and, however this prophecy might have an accomplishment in the destruction of Babylon and the deliverance of the Jews out of their captivity there, it seems to look further, to the praises that should be offered up to God by the gospel church for Christ's... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 25:1

O Lord, thou art my God ,.... Not by creation and providence only, but by covenant and grace. This is the first and foundation blessing of grace, and secures all the rest; in this true happiness consists, and is preferable to every other enjoyment; the knowledge of it is come at in effectual calling, and by the witnessing of the Spirit; it is the highest attainment of grace to be assured of it; and though it is not always seen and known, it will always remain, and will be the glory of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 25:2

For thou hast made of a city an heap ,.... Which is to be understood, not of Samaria, nor of Jerusalem; rather of Babylon; though it is best to interpret it of the city of Rome, as Jerom says the Jews do; though they generally explain it of many cities, which shall be destroyed in the times of Gog and Magog, as Aben Ezra and Kimchi; and so the Targum has it in the plural number; perhaps not only the city of Rome, but all the antichristian states, the cities of the nations, all within the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 25:1

Thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth - That is, All thy past declarations by the prophets shall be fulfilled in their proper time. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 25:2

A city "The city" - Nineveh, Babylon, Ar, Moab, or any other strong fortress possessed by the enemies of the people of God. For the first מעיר meir , of a city, the Syriac and Vulgate read העיר hair , the city; the Septuagint and Chaldee read ערים arim , cities, in the plural, transposing the letters. After the second מעיר meir , a MS. adds לגל lagol , for a heap. A palace of strangers "The palace of the proud ones" - For זרים zarim , strangers, MS. Bodl. and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 25:1

Thou art my God; I will exalt thee (comp. Exodus 15:2 and Psalms 118:28 ). To Isaiah the "Song of Moses" seems to have been a pattern thanksgiving, from which he delighted to draw his phrases when he was bent on formally singing praise to God. Compare the following: Exodus 15:2 with Isaiah 12:2 , "He is become my salvation;" the same with Isaiah 25:1 , "He is my God; I will exalt him;" Exodus 15:6 with Isaiah 13:16 , "Hath dashed in pieces;" Exodus 15:7 with Isaiah 47:14 ,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 25:1

Personal rights in God. "O Lord, thou art my God." The difference between the "man" and the "godly man" may be seen in this. The man says, "O Lord, thou art God;" but the godly man says, "O Lord, thou art my God." The difference is the matter of conscious personal relation; it is a question of "appropriation." At first sight it might seem to detract from the august majesty of the Divine Being that any single individual should call him "mine." But, whatever we may make of it, the fact... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 25:1

The true reading of the Divine dealings. "Thou has, done wonderful things, even counsels of old, in faithfulness and truth" (Revised Version). When we can read aright, the Divine plan and workings in the olden times are not merely wonderful, causing surprise at the Divine wisdom and power; the great thing about them is seen to be their goodness, adaptation, mercifulness, and truth to promise and pledge. This is the result of a true reading of history, and ninny of us have found this to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 25:1-5

Rejoicing in God. Such words as these could only come from an enlightened mind. They would have been impossible to a heathen sage. The gods of the nations were beings in whom no right-minded man could rejoice at all, and their character could not have been painted in these colors. But the God of Isaiah, our God, is One for whom "praise may be continually on the lips" of the wise and pure. Our souls can " delight themselves in God;" for— I. HIS ABIDING FAITHFULNESS . "His... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 25:1-8

Hymn of praise to Jehovah. I. THE PERSONAL APPROPRIATION OF GOD . This is one of the great marks of personal, spiritual religion. Other nations have known their gods as leaders in war, protectors of hearth and home; it was reserved for Israel and for Christianity to think of the High and Holy One as tenanting the heart and soul of the believer. Jehovah is not only "my father's God,"—this would be merely traditional religion; but "my God," "my Salvation,"—this is personal religion... read more

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