Isaiah 66:19

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 66:15-24

These verses, like the pillar of cloud and fire, have a dark side towards the enemies of God's kingdom and all that are rebels against his crown, and a bright side towards his faithful loyal subjects. Probably they refer to the Jews in captivity in Babylon, of whom some are said to have been sent thither for their hurt, and with them God here threatens to proceed in his controversy; they hated to be reformed, and therefore should be ruined by the calamity (Jer. 24:9); others were sent thither... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 66:19

And I will set a sign among them ,.... Either a miraculous sign, something wonderful, as the word is often used, Exodus 4:8 , not the effusion of the Spirit on the day of Pentecost, in the presence of men of all nations; or the miracles wrought in the Gentile world by the apostles, in confirmation of the Gospel; but rather the wonderful conversion of the Jews, Isaiah 66:8 , or those wonders, the time of the end of which is inquired, Daniel 12:6 or else some distinguishing sign or mark... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 66:19

That draw the bow - I much suspect that the words קשת משכי moshechey kesheth , who draw the bow, are a corruption of the word משך meshek , Moschi, the name of a nation situated between the Euxine and Caspian seas; and properly joined with תבל tubal , the Tibareni. See Bochart, Phaleg. Isaiah 3:12 . The Septuagint have μοσοχ , without any thing of the drawers of the bow: the word being once taken for a participle, the bow was added to make sense of it קשת kesheth , the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 66:15-24

The manifestation of Jehovah. I. IT IS A MANIFESTATION IN FIRE . Very common is the representation of this coming by or in the element of fire. Its associations are of judgment , vengeance—devouring fire ( Psalms 50:3 ). So it is associated with the pestilence ( Habakkuk 2:5 ). It consumes God's enemies ( Psalms 97:3 ). Nor can we deny that such representations do in part enter into Christianity ( 2 Thessalonians 1:8 ; Hebrews 10:27 ; 2 Peter 3:7 ; cf. also ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 66:19

.— I will set a sign among them. Dr. Kay suggests that the "sign" is the resurrection of our Lord, or possibly a miraculous manifestation of Christ which is to precede his coming in judgment. Mr. Cheyne, less venturesome, finds in the prophet's words merely a suggestion of "some mysterious event, which he leaves his awestruck readers to imagine." Those that escape of them . Not, surely, those of God's enemies that survive the slaughter, but "the remnant" of Jews, that are not among God's... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 66:19-23

A vision of the future. From these verses, which present us with a glowing vision of future triumph and blessedness, we learn— I. THAT GOD MAY CALL US TO UNWELCOME BUT EXCELLENT SERVICE . The Jews could not have anticipated, nor would they have desired, such a disposition of themselves, and such a use of their powers as is indicated in the nineteenth verse. It was strange to their thought, alien to their sympathy. Yet it was a most admirable service, with which they... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 66:19-24

THE FINAL CONDITION OF THE CHURCH OF THE REDEEMED ON EARTH . When the enemies of God have been consumed, there shall go out from the Church missionaries, who shall convert the distant Gentiles, and unite them, and the Jews who dwell among them, into a single body of worshippers, which shall inhabit the new Jerusalem on equal terms, and join continually in a common worship of Jehovah. The awful destruction of the wicked, and their eternal sufferings, shall at the same time... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 66:19

And I will set a sign among them - (See the notes at Isaiah 11:12; Isaiah 18:3). On the meaning of the word ‘sign’ (אות 'ôth), see the notes at Isaiah 7:11. What is its meaning here is to be determined by the connection. That would seem to me to require some such interpretation as this: That when God should come Isaiah 66:17-18 to take vengeance on his foes, and to manifest his glory, he would establish some mark or memorial; would erect some standard, or give some signal, by which his true... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 66:18-20

Isaiah 66:18-20. For I know their works and their thoughts Of idolatry, superstition, and other wickedness. The word know not being in the Hebrew, some apply the ellipsis thus: I have observed their works, &c. Others consider the clause as a question, and read, Should I endure their works, &c.? No: it shall come, that I will gather, &c. My threatened judgments shall come upon them, and I will gather all nations and tongues to see my glorious holiness and justice... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 66:7-24

New people and a new age (66:7-24)Usually there is a long period of development before a group of people becomes a nation, but the new nation Israel will appear suddenly and unexpectedly, like a baby born before the due date (7-9). As with the birth of a baby, there is much rejoicing over the birth of the new nation (10-11). The ‘baby’ grows strong and active because God is the one who nourishes it. Under the controlling hand of God, Israel prospers (12-14).While Israel enjoys God’s blessings,... read more

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