Isaiah 66:9

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 66:5-14

The prophet, having denounced God's judgments against a hypocritical nation, that made a jest of God's word and would not answer him when he called to them, here turns his speech to those that trembled at his word, to comfort and encourage them; they shall not be involved in the judgments that are coming upon their unbelieving nation. Ministers must distinguish thus, that, when they speak terror to the wicked, they may not make the hearts of the righteous sad. Bone Christiane, hoc nihil ad... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 66:9

Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth, saith the Lord ?.... Or, "to the place of breaking" forth of children, as in Hosea 13:13 , the womb, and the mouth of it: or, "shall I break or open" that, so some F19 האני אשביר "matricem frangam?" Montanus; "an ego aperirem os matricis?" Junius & Tremellius, Piscator. render it; lest too much should or seem to be attributed to the Church, she being said to travail in birth, and bring forth children, this is said by... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 66:9

Shall I bring to the birth - אשביר האני haani ashbir , num ego matricem frangam ; Montanus. The word means that which immediately precedes the appearance of the fetus - the breaking forth of the liquor amnii . This also is an expression that should be studiously avoided in prayers and sermons. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 66:5-14

THE GODLY EXILES ENCOURAGED . The scoffs which have long greeted those who believed God's promises and expected the restoration of Zion, will be put to shame. The silence in which Zion has lain will be broken; she will be once more a city "full of stirs, a tumultuous city" ( Isaiah 22:2 ). Suddenly, without any pains of travail, she will bring forth; and her offspring will be "a nation born at once" ( Isaiah 66:8 ). The godly exiles are called upon to rejoice at the prospect ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 66:6-9

The enemies of Jehovah and his people. I. HE IS HEARD FROM HIS TEMPLE . With "a sound of uproar, a sound from the temple." He is issuing forth to render their deserts to his foes. "He will render to every man according to his deserts" is a great leading word in religion. God must be feared as well as loved—nay, cannot be truly loved unless feared. From that same seat whence go forth the sweet sounds of reconciliation, the sound of the gospel's silver trumpet, go forth the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 66:9

Shall I bring to the birth , etc.? i.e. "Should I arrange all the preliminary circumstances for the restoration of my people, and stop there?" (Cheyne). Nay, should I, having done so much, interpose at the last moment, to shut the womb? Without such interposition, matters have progressed so far, that the result must come. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 66:9

Shall I bring to the birth? - The sense of this verse is plain. It is, that God would certainly accomplish what he had here predicted, and for which he had made ample arrangements and preparations. He would not commence the work, and then abandon it. The figure which is used here is obvious; but one which does not render very ample illustration proper. Jarchi has well expressed it: ‘Num ego adducerem uxorem meam ad sellam partus, sc. ad partitudinem, et non aperirem uterum ejus, ut foetum suum... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 66:9

Isaiah 66:9. Shall I bring to the birth Shall I disappoint and render abortive a design of which I myself was the author, when every thing is ripe for execution, and the effect just ready to be produced? Shall I begin a work and not perfect it? Shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb That there should not be a continual succession of converts in all ages? Zion shall not bring forth once only, but she shall continue to be fruitful: her womb shall not be shut: she shall every day... 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 66:9

saith thy God. See note on Isaiah 1:11 . read more

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