Isaiah 65:10 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 65:8-10

This is expounded by St. Paul, Rom. 11:1-5, where, when, upon occasion of the rejection of the Jews, it is asked, Hath God then cast away his people? he answers, No; for at this time there is a remnant according to the election of grace. This prophecy has reference to that distinguished remnant. When that hypocritical nation is to be destroyed God will separate and secure to himself some from among them; some of the Jews shall be brought to embrace the Christian faith, shall be added to the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 65:10

And Sharon shall be a fold of flocks ,.... This was a champaign country about Joppa and Lydda, in which were rich pastures for herds and flocks, 1 Chronicles 27:29 , it seems to be a prophecy of the conversion of some in those parts, which had its accomplishment in the times of the apostles, Acts 9:35 , here Christ had his sheep, and here was a fold for them; or, however, this may be expressive of the word and ordinances, which are like Sharon, green and fat pastures, for the flocks of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 65:10

Sharon - and the valley of Achor - Two of the most fertile parts of Judea; famous for their rich pastures; the former to the west, not far from Joppa; the latter north of Jericho, near Gilgal. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 65:1-10

Threatenings and promises. Both, as it would appear, addressed to the chosen people, though many, including St. Paul, apply the earlier part of the passage to the conversion of the Gentiles. There is a polytheistic party, and a party of true believers in the nation. I. GOD BEFOREHAND WITH MEN . He "allows himself to be consulted;" he "offers answers," or "is heard" by those who came not to consult him. He was "at hand to those who did not seek him." To a nation that did not... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 65:8-10

SALVATION PROMISED TO A REMNANT . In Isaiah, and especially in the "Book of Consolation" (Isaiah 40-66.), promises are almost always intermingled with threatenings. The threats extend to the bulk of the nation; the promises are limited to "a remnant," since a remnant only could be brought to "seek" and serve God (verse 10). Here the announcement that a remnant would be spared is introduced by a simile from men's treatment of their own vineyards (verse 8). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 65:8-10

Where sin abounds, grace yet more abounds. The portrait of Israel in Isaiah 65:2-7 is painted in such dark colours as to suggest that it must almost necessarily be followed by the absolute renunciation of the whole nation. A people " rebellious ," "walking in the way that is not good," "provoking God to anger continually," given over to a sensualistic idolatry, and yet proud, piquing itself upon its elevated religious position as a participant in certain heathen mysteries ( Isaiah... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 65:9-10

From depression to prosperity. We learn here— I. THAT THE PEOPLE OF GOD MAY FALL INTO A STATE OF SAD DEPRESSION . "Jacob" and "Judah," at the time of this prophecy, were reduced to a very low estate. It seemed as if they would produce nothing. II. THAT COMFORT MAY THEN BE FOUND IN GOD 'S RELATION TO THEM . They are still "mine elect;" still those whom the Divine Father pities and purposes to bless, for whom the Divine Saviour died, with... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 65:10

Sharon shall be a fold of flocks . "Sharon," instead of being "like a wilderness" ( Isaiah 33:9 ), shall once more be "a place for flocks "—a rich pasture for the flocks and herds of the returned exiles. (On the position and fertility of Sharon, see the comment upon Isaiah 33:9 .) The valley of Achor (see Joshua 7:24-26 ). The 'Emeq 'Akor was near Jericho. The two places seem to be selected on account of their position, one on the eastern, the other on the western border. My... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 65:10

And Sharon - Sharon was properly a district south of Mount Carmel, along the coast of the Mediterranean, and extending from. Caesarea to Joppa. In the Scripture, this is almost a proverbial name to denote extraordinary beauty and fertility (see the notes at Isaiah 30:9; Isaiah 32:5).Shall be a fold of flocks - At the time contemplated here by the prophet - the close of the exile - that whole country would have lain waste about seventy years. Of course, during that long period it would be spread... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 65:8-10

Isaiah 65:8-10. Thus saith the Lord These words may be conceived as a gracious answer from God to the prophet, pleading God’s covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Israel. To this God replies, that he intended no such severity as the utter destruction of the whole nation; that the unfaithfulness of men should not make his promise to the ancient patriarchs of none effect, Romans 3:3; that his threatening should be made good upon the generality of this people, whose vine was of Sodom, and... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 65:8-10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 65:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 65:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 65:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 65:8-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 65:8-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 65:9-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 65:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 65:10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 65:8-10

Group of Brands