Isaiah 63:11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 63:11

shepherd. Many codices, with five early printed editions (one Rabbinic, 1517), and Vulgate, read "shepherds". Referring either to Moses, Aaron, and Joshua; or, the plural of Majesty, referring to Jehovah their Shepherd. Some codices, with four early printed editions, read "shepherd" (singular) put His holy Spirit, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Numbers 11:17 ). Compare Exodus 14:31 ; Exodus 32:11 , Exodus 32:12 .Numbers 14:13 , Numbers 14:14 . App-92 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Isaiah 63:11

Isaiah 63:11. Then he remembered, &c.— Vitringa is of opinion, that these are the words of the people, not of God. Then he, that is, the people, thus afflicted, remembered, or called to mind, the past benefits which God had conferred upon them; saying, Where is he who heretofore performed so many and great wonders for his people? Who bestoweth so great goodness to the house of Israel? Isaiah 63:7. See Jeremiah 2:6. The shepherds of the flock mean Moses and Aaron. Compare Psalms 77:20. He... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 63:11

11. remembered—Notwithstanding their perversity, He forgot not His covenant of old; therefore He did not wholly forsake them (Leviticus 26:40-42; Leviticus 26:44; Leviticus 26:45; Psalms 106:45; Psalms 106:46); the Jews make this their plea with God, that He should not now forsake them. saying—God is represented, in human language, mentally speaking of Himself and His former acts of love to Israel, as His ground for pitying them notwithstanding their rebellion. sea—Red Sea. shepherd—Moses; or... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 63:1-16

1. God’s faithfulness in spite of Israel’s unfaithfulness 63:1-65:16Isaiah proceeded to glorify the faithfulness of God by painting it against the dark background of Israel’s unfaithfulness. Even though people cannot attain righteousness on their own, God makes it available to them through the work of His Servant. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 63:7-12

The delayed salvation 63:7-64:12If the Lord was capable of defeating Israel’s enemies, as the previous revelation of the Warrior claimed, why had He not acted for Israel already? This intercessory communal lament explains that delayed salvation was not because of Yahweh’s inability or disinterest, but because of Israel’s manipulative attitude toward Him. Isaiah’s other prayers on Israel’s behalf are in Isaiah 6:11; Isaiah 25:1-5; Isaiah 51:9-10; Isaiah 59:9-15; and Isaiah 62:1 (cf. 1 Samuel... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 63:7-14

The reminiscence 63:7-14This part of Isaiah’s lament consists of a review of Israel’s relationship with the Lord (Isaiah 63:7-10) and a call for Israel to remember who He is (Isaiah 63:11-14). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Isaiah 63:11

Having experienced the chastening of the Lord for some time, the Israelites then reflected on former times when God had fought for His people rather than against them. Watts took the questioner to be the preacher of this section. [Note: Watts, Isaiah 34-66, p. 332.] The Exodus is the occasion in view, and Israel’s shepherds were Moses, Aaron, and Miriam (cf. Ps. 77:21; Micah 6:4). Then God’s Holy Spirit was obviously among His people. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 63:1-19

The Glorious Future of the Jewish RaceThis concluding group of chapters is chiefly distinguished by glowing pictures of the future of Jerusalem, when the Jews shall be restored to their land again. A glorious restoration is promised (Isaiah 60:1-2; Isaiah 61:4, Isa 61:10-11), all nations are tobe members of the restored city (Isa 60:3-5), the glories of which are vividly pictured (Isa 60:6), the crowning glory being the holiness of the citizens (Isa 60:21). The fulfilment of the prophet's... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 63:7-12

Past Deliverances and Present NeedsIsaiah 63:7-14. Commemoration of Jehovah’s mercies to Israel in the past. Isaiah 64:5 a. Prayer that He will interpose to deliver His people from their present calamities.Isaiah 64:5-12. Acknowledgment that these are due to their sins. Appeal to Jehovah that He will look upon the pitiable state of His people and sanctuary. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 63:7-19

8. Lie] RV ’deal falsely.’9. He was afflicted] so Heb. traditional reading, meaning that He felt His people’s pains as His own (Judges 10:16). But Heb. written text ’he was no adversary’ (RM), but, on the contrary, their deliverer. The angel] see Exodus 23:20; Exodus 32:34; Exodus 33:2.Bare them] see Deuteronomy 1:31; Deuteronomy 32:11.10. Cp. Psalms 78:40. 11. He (Israel) remembered] The thought of past mercies evoked penitence (Psalms 78:35). Shepherd] RV ’shepherds.’ Within him] i.e. Israel,... read more

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