Isaiah 48

Introduction

Sec. 7. THE FORMER THINGS AND THE NEW.

The first cycle of the Later Prophecies closes in this chapter. The victories of Cyrus and the fall of Babylon are announced with another rebuke and another word of consolation to Israel… “Former things” (Isaiah 48:3) are contemplated as fulfilled. “New things” (Isaiah 48:6) have preparation made for them by still larger fulfilment of predictions respecting the times of Messiah. Rebuke makes the first part, and encouragement the second part, in the divisions of the chapter. Rebuke chiefly applies to times from Isaiah to the return from exile; and encouragement, from the return to Messiah’s literal coming. The whole exhibits a transition from the period of prophecy to the days of the New Testament.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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