Isaiah 59:9-61:6 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 59:9-15

The scope of this paragraph is the same with that of the last, to show that sin is the great mischief-maker; as it is that which keeps good things from us, so it is that which brings evil things upon us. But as there it is spoken by the prophet, in God's name, to the people, for their conviction and humiliation, and that God might be justified when he speaks and clear when he judges, so here it seems to be spoken by the people to God, as an acknowledgment of that which was there told them and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 59:9

Therefore is judgment far from us ,.... These are the words of the few godly persons in those times, taking notice of prevailing sins, confessing and lamenting them, and observing that these were the source of their calamities under which they groaned; "therefore", because of the above mentioned sins, and in just retaliation, no justice or judgment being among men; therefore, in great righteousness "judgment is far from us"; or God does not appear to right our wrongs, and avenge us of our... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 59:1-15

The separation of the soul from God. Why in the hour of need is there no deliverance? Why are prayers for aid unanswered? A theory might obtain, or an objection might be raised, that Divine power was not sufficient, that the Divine sensibility was dulled. And yet this cannot be. The simplest knowledge of what God is must contradict an assumption so foolish. There must be another explanation; and that, the conscience says, is to be found on the human side of the relation. I. THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 59:9

Therefore — i.e. on account of these sins— is judgment far from us ; i.e. "does God refrain from judging our enemies." Neither doth justice— i.e. the righting of the wrongs which we suffer at the hands of the heathen—overtake us. We are left by God unavenged, and our enemies are left unpunished on account of our many transgressions. We wait for light. We look for a bright dawn to succeed the night of our trouble; but we wait in vain—the obscurity continues. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 59:9-10

The goal of guilt. A course of conduct or a principle of action is rightly judged by the issue to which it tends. All is well that ends well, and all is ill that ends ill. If we look far enough and deep enough in our estimate of consequences , we shall always find that the goal of guilt is wretchedness and ruin. It ends in— I. A SENSE OF WRONG . The nation feels that "judgment and justice" are lacking and the enemy is triumphant; the individual feels that he is injured, that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 59:9-15

ISRAEL HUMBLY CONFESSES ITS SIN 'S TO GOD . Isaiah, anxious to bring the people to confession and amendment, makes humble confession in their name, joining himself with them, as if he had been a participator in their iniquities. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 59:9

Therefore is judgment far from us - This is the confession of the people that they were suffering not unjustly on account of their crimes. The word ‘judgment’ here is evidently to be taken in the sense of vengeance or vindication. The idea is this, ‘we are subjected to calamities and to oppressions by our enemies. In our distresses we cry unto God, but on account of our sins he does not hear us, nor does he come to vindicate our cause.’Neither doth justice overtake us - That is, God does not... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 59:9-11

Isaiah 59:9-11. Therefore is judgment far from us Because we have no regard for justice or honesty, God will not plead our cause against our oppressors; neither doth justice overtake us He does not defend our rights, nor avenge our wrongs; as if he had said, If we had executed judgment and equity among one another, they would not now have been far from us. We wait for light In what sense the Hebrews use the terms light and darkness, see before, on Isaiah 58:8; Isaiah 58:10. But... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 59:1-21

Society incapable of reform (59:1-21)Ungodly society is heading for destruction. The reason for this is not that God is powerless to save people, but that people’s sins have cut them off from God, the only one who can save them. They have filled the land with violence, lies and treachery (59:1-3).Because of the corruption of the courts, there is no justice in society (4). Wickedness multiplies as evil people spread their poison and trap the innocent in their plots. They try to cover their sin... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 59:9

justice = righteousness. Same as "judgment", Isaiah 59:8 . read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 59:9-15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 59:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 59:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 59:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 59:9-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 59:9-15

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 59:9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 59:9-11

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Isaiah 59:1-21

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 59:9

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