Isaiah 50:11

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 50:10-11

The prophet, having the tongue of the learned given him, that he might give to every one his portion, here makes use of it, rightly dividing the word of truth. It is the summary of the gospel. He that believes shall be saved (he that trusts in the name of the Lord shall be comforted, though for a while he walk in darkness and have no light), but he that believes not shall be damned; though for a while he walk in the light of his own fire, yet he shall lie down in sorrow. I. Comfort is here... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 50:11

Behold, all ye that kindle a fire ,.... To enlighten and warm yourselves; who, rejecting Christ the Light of the world, and despising the glorious light of his Gospel, and loving darkness rather than light, set up the light of nature and reason as the rule of faith and practice; or the traditions and doctrines of men to be guided by; or their own righteousness for their justification before God, and acceptance with him: that compass yourselves about with sparks , that fly out of the fire... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 50:11

Ye that kindle a fire - The fire of their own kindling, by the light of which they walk with security and satisfaction, is an image designed to express, in general, human devices and mere worldly policy, exclusive of faith, and trust in God; which, though they flatter themselves for a while with pleasing expectations and some appearance of success, shall in the end turn to the confusion of the authors. Or more particularly, as Vitringa explains it, it may mean the designs of the turbulent... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 50:1-11

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 50:10-11

AN ADDRESS OF JEHOVAH TO HIS CHURCH . Some suppose that the Church of Hezekiah's reign is addressed; others the exiles towards the close of the Captivity period. The first verse is an exhortation, encouraging those who fear God, but have insufficient light, to trust in him. The second threatens such as "kindle fire," or cause strife, with retribution. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 50:11

All ye that kindle a fire , that compass yourselves about with sparks; or, with firebrands. The persons intended seem to be those whose "tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity" ( James 3:6 ), and who by means of it are employed in "stirring up strife all the day long." They are condemned to be scorched by the fire which they have themselves kindled, to be made wretched by the strife which they have themselves caused to spring up. Their end, moreover, will be to lie down in sorrow; or, in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 50:11

Ineffectual light and guilty darkness. These words are not applicable to those who have had no special privileges, and to whom there has been no alternative but that of groping their way in such light as they could gain from their own reason and from the conclusions of other men. They apply to those only who will not walk in the light which is offered them. There are— I. THOSE WHO SEEK NO DIRECT ILLUMINATION IN THEIR CHRISTIAN COURSE . If we would order our Christian... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 50:11

Disappointed self-trust. Various interpretations of the fire here referred to have been given. Probably the allusion is to the ordinary domestic fire, taken as a figure for the various comforts and supports which men can find for themselves. A self-kindled fire contrasts with divinely given light. Matthew Henry says, "They place their happiness in their worldly possessions and enjoyments, and not in the favour of God. Creature-comforts are as sparks, short-lived and soon gone; yet the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 50:11

Behold, all ye that kindle a fire - This verse refers to the wicked. In the previous verse, the Messiah had called upon all the pious to put their trust in God, and it is there implied that they would do so. But it would not be so with the wicked. In times of darkness and calamity, instead of trusting in God they would confide in their own resources, and endeavor to kindle a light for themselves in which they might walk. But the result would be, that they would find no comfort, and would... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 50:10-11

Isaiah 50:10-11. Who is among you that feareth the Lord? He now turns his speech from the unbelieving and rebellious Jews, to those of them who were, or should be, pious. That obeyeth the voice of his servant Of the same person of whom he has hitherto spoken, of Christ, who is called God’s servant by way of eminence, and to intimate that, though he was God, yet he would take upon himself the form of a servant. It is hereby signified, that the grace of God, and the encouragement and... read more

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