Isaiah 48:1 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 48:1-8

We may observe here, I. The hypocritical profession which many of the Jews made of religion and relation to God. To those who made such a profession the prophet is here ordered to address himself, for their conviction and humiliation, that they might own God's justice in what he had brought upon them. Now observe here, 1. How high their profession of religion soared, what a fair show they made in the flesh and how far they went towards heaven, what a good livery they wore and what a good face... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 48:1

Hear ye this, O house of Jacob ,.... Who were of the house and family of Jacob, his descendants and posterity; and who were of the house of the God of Jacob, had a name and a place there, at least in profession: which are called by the name of Israel ; a name given to Jacob, because of his prevalence with God in prayer; but these had only the name, not the thing, however not as yet; they were neither praying Jacobs, nor prevailing Israels; they were not Israelites indeed: and are come... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 48:1

Are come forth out of the waters of Judah "Ye that flow from the fountain of Judah" - ממי mimmey , "from the waters." Perhaps ממעי mimmeey , "from the bowels," So many others have conjectured, or יהודה מני meni yehudah , or מיהודה meyhudah , "from Judah." - Secker. But see Michaelis in Praelect, not. 22. And we have יעקב עין eyn yaakob , "the fountain of Jacob," Deuteronomy 33:28 , and ישראל ממקור mimmekor yishrael , "from the fountain of Israel," Psalm 68:27 .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 48:1

Jacob … Israel (camp. Isaiah 40:27 ; Isaiah 41:8 , Isaiah 41:14 ; Isaiah 43:1 , Isaiah 43:22 ; Isaiah 44:1 , etc.). "Jacob" is the natural and secular designation; "Israel" is a spiritual or covenant name (Cheyne). Both terms being appropriate to the ten tribes no less than to the two, and the present address being intended especially for the Jewish captives, a further designation is appended— which are come forth out of the waters of Judah . Which swear by the Name of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 48:1

Swearing by the Name of God. Our Lord's injunction to his disciples is "Swear not at all;" and in a community where all were true Christians, swearing would be superfluous, and the injunction might be carried out to the letter. But in imperfect conditions of society, such as the old covenant contemplated, and such as alone exist under the new, "swearing by the Name of God" cannot be dispensed with. Life and property would be greatly endangered were courts of justice to decide causes on the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 48:1-2

The offence of insincerity. "Not in truth, nor in righteousness." The prophet mentions the usual outward marks of the true Israelite; but, in the case of those whom he addressed, these were mere formalities, they were disconnected from a personal and living faith in God. These people said they were Jews, but they were not. Their professions could not stand the examinations of the Heart-searcher. To the good man—and how much more to the great and holy God!—insincerity is absolutely... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 48:1-9

Things worth heeding concerning God and man. "Hear ye this:" this is something well worth the earnest attention of men; their truest worth and their lasting interests are bound up in the knowledge and regard of it. I. MAN 'S CRIMINAL INCONSISTENCY WITH HIMSELF . ( Isaiah 48:1 , Isaiah 48:2 .) Men may go very far in conduct which is quite at variance with "the spirit which is in them:" they may say or do one thing, and be the very opposite. One might think that though... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 48:1-11

"Hear ye this," etc.; Isaiah 48:12-15 , "Hearken unto me," etc.; Isaiah 48:16-22 , "Come ye near unto me, hear ye this," etc. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 48:1-11

THE FIRST ADDRESS consists mainly of expostulation and complaint. Israel has not called on God "in truth and righteousness" ( Isaiah 48:1 ). They have had "necks of iron" and "brows of brass" ( Isaiah 48:4 ). God has given them prophecies of different kinds ( Isaiah 48:3-7 ); yet they have neither "heard" nor "known;" they have "dealt treacherously" and been "transgressors from the womb" ( Isaiah 48:8 ). God might justly have "cut them off" for their rebellion, but he has... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 48:1-11

Lessons from the past to the future. Those addressed are the people "named from Israel and sprung from Judah's spring;" who swear by Jehovah's Name and render homage to Israel's God—not, alas! so sincerely as they should. Still, they have learned to find their true reliance in Zion and in Jahveh. Let them, then, hear the exhortation of Jehovah. I. THE ORACLE OF THE PAST . Jehovah has in former times predicted events by the mouth of his prophets which came to pass. Those... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 48:1-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 48:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 48:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 48:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 48:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 48:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 48:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 48:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 48:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 48:1-11

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