Isaiah 8:16-17 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 8:16-22

In these verses we have, I. The unspeakable privilege which the people of God enjoy in having the oracles of God consigned over to them, and being entrusted with the sacred writings. That they may sanctify the Lord of hosts, may make him their fear and find him their sanctuary, bind up the testimony, Isa. 8:16. Note, It is a great instance of God's care of his church and love to it that he has lodged in it the invaluable treasure of divine revelation. 1. It is a testimony and a law; not only... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 8:16

Bind up the testimony ,.... These are not the words of the prophet, as Kimchi thinks, but of the Lord to the prophet, and are part of that instruction given him, Isaiah 8:11 . By "the testimony" is meant the word of prophecy delivered to him; particularly that evangelical part of it respecting Immanuel, who was to be born of a virgin, and would be for a sanctuary to them that believe in him, and a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, to unbelievers; so the Gospel is called the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 8:17

And I will wait upon the Lord ,.... Or "for the Lord" F24 וחכיתי ליהוה "praestolabor Dominum", Montanus; "expectabo Dominum", V. L. ; for the coming of Christ, the Immanuel, who would be a sanctuary to some, and a stone of stumbling to others, and whose doctrine in the meanwhile would be bound up and sealed; faith in, and expectation of the Messiah's coming, are often signified by waiting for him, Isaiah 25:9 , that hideth his face from the house of Jacob ; to whom the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 8:16

Among my disciples - בלמדי belimmudai . The Septuagint render it του μη μαθειν . Bishop Chandler, Defence of Christianity, p. 308, thinks they read מלמד , that it be not understood, and approves of this reading. - Abp. Secker. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:11-16

THE GROUNDS OF ISAIAH 'S CONFIDENCE . Having declared his absolute confidence, not only that the attack of Pekah and Rezin will fail ( Isaiah 8:1-4 ), but that Assyria also ( Isaiah 8:8 ), nay, that all the nations of the earth ( Isaiah 8:9 ) will fail, and bring destruction upon themselves, if they "devise devices" against God's true people, the prophet explains the ground of his confidence by relating a special "instruction" which he had received from God some time... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:16

Bind up the testimony , etc. The words are still those of Jehovah, addressed to his servant Isaiah. God commands that the prophecy shall be written in a roll, which is then to be carefully tied with a string and sealed, for future use. Seal the Law ; rather, the instruction— the advice given in verses 12-15 (comp. Daniel 12:4 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:16-18

The teacher's distress and his consolation. Those who have taken positions of prominence or of influence in the Church of Christ have to bear their own peculiar burdens as they are gladdened with their own especial joys. The teacher of Divine truth, in whatever particular sphere he may be engaged, whether it be a high or a humble one, is subject to his own discouragements and encouragements. If we ask what are— I. HIS SPECIAL TRIALS , the answer to that question is this: Apparent... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:16-22

The helplessness of superstition. Here a mass of thought is found, struggling for expression as the new-lighted fuel struggles into flame. I. THE ORACLE SEALED . 'Tis time to make an end. Let what has been written remain, rolled up and sealed and kept, until the day when those taciturn letters shall find their tongue and burst into flame. And, indeed, every true thing may be said to be "written down for the time to come, forever and ever." It may be lost sight of for a time, but... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:17

I will wait upon the Lord ; rather, I will wait for the Lord ; i.e. "await the time of his relenting" (see Isaiah 30:18 ; Isaiah 64:4 , etc.). That hideth his face from the house of Jacob (compare the threats in Deuteronomy 31:17 ; Deuteronomy 32:20 ). The light of God's countenance is to the spiritual what that of the sun is to the material world. All life, health, joy, happiness, proceed from it. This light was now to be withdrawn for a time on account of the people's sins.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:17

Waiting for God. "Waiting for God" is submitting ourselves to his good pleasure in respect of time, being content that he should settle the question, "How long?" and looking still to him from first to last, however extended the term during which our "waiting" has to continue. It is important that we wait— I. PATIENTLY . "I waited patiently for the Lord," says holy David, "and he inclined unto me, and heard my calling" ( Psalms 40:1 ). A thousand years are with God as one day, and... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Isaiah 8:16-22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 8:16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Isaiah 8:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 8:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:11-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:16-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:16-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 8:17

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