Isaiah 2:1-5 ASV

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 2:5

O house of Jacob . "House of Jacob" is the common expression in Isaiah, instead of "house of Israel" (see Isaiah 8:17 ; Isaiah 10:20 ; Isaiah 14:1 ; Isaiah 29:22 ; Isaiah 46:3 ; Isaiah 48:1 ; Isaiah 58:1 ). It has no particular force, merely signifying "Israelites." Come ye, and let us walk. The same words as those of the "nations" in verse 3, "Come ye, and let us go up." As the nations will invite each other "in the last days," so the prophet now invites his countrymen to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 2:5

The wisdom of walking in the light. The prophet inserts a parenthesis which evidently expresses the deepest and strongest feelings of his heart. He is oppressed with a sense of the folly of those who deliberately go astray in the darkness, when they might walk on in the light of Divine truth toward the goal of human blessedness; hence his fervent exclamation, "O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us," etc. I. THE TRUTH OF GOD THE LIGHT OF THE HUMAN SOUL . Light is "that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 2:5

Walking in the light. That is in the path of present duty on which the light of revelation shines. The text is part of a spirited address to the Jews to avail themselves of the privileges they had. The prospects of a glorious peace-time must not keep them from fixing their thoughts on their immediate and pressing duty. It is right for us to cheer our souls by the look away to rest and heaven; but we must not lose the present opportunity in idle dreamings. The real way to win the heavenly is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 2:5-10

Purgation by judgment. The blessed age cannot yet come in. If we suppose the prophet to have been reading the previous oracle as a sabbath lesson out of the elder prophet Joel's scroll, he adds the exhortation, "Let us walk in the light of Jehovah!" Then a sudden pause. For he calls to mind the present corrupt condition of the nation. They cannot pass over to that new and happy condition of things as they now are. Peace can only be the fruit of righteousness. God cannot impart blessings for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 2:5-11

THE CONTRAST OF THE PRESENT WITH THE FUTURE . Having shown to Israel the vision of a far-distant future, when holiness and peace would reign upon the earth, and "the mountain of the Lord's house" would draw all men into it, the prophet returns to things as they are—first exhorting Israel to "walk in the light of Jehovah' ( Isaiah 2:5 ), and then showing how far they have withdrawn from the light; Such being the case, punishment must come—mean and great must be equally... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 2:1

The word - This indicates that this is the commencement of a new prophecy. It has no immediate connection with the preceding. It was delivered doubtless at a different time, and with reference to a different class of events. In the previous chapter the term “vision” is used Isaiah 2:1, but the meaning is substantially the same. The term “word” דבר dâbâr, denotes a “command, a promise, a doctrine, an oracle, a revelation, a message, a thing,” etc. It means here, that Isaiah foresaw certain... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 2:2

In the last days - הימים באחרית be'achărı̂yth hāyâmı̂ym. In the “after” days; in the “futurity” of days; that is, in the time to come. This is an expression that often occurs in the Old Testament. It does not of itself refer to any “particular” period, and especially not, as our translation would seem to indicate, to the end of the world. The expression properly denotes “only future time” in general. But the prophets were accustomed to concentrate all their hopes on the coming of the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 2:3

And many people shall go - This denotes a prevalent “desire” to turn to the true God, and embrace the true religion. It is remarkable that it speaks of an inclination among them to “seek” God, as if they were satisfied of the folly and danger of their ways, and felt the necessity of obtaining a better religion. In many cases this has occurred. Thus, in modern times, the people of the Sandwich Islands threw away their gods and remained without any religion, as if waiting for the message of life.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 2:4

And he shall judge - Or he shall exercise the office of a judge, or umpire. This “literally” refers to the God of Jacob Isaiah 2:3, though it is clear that the meaning is, that he will do it by the Messiah, or under his reign. One office of a judge is to decide controversies; to put an end to litigations, and thus to promote peace. The connection shows that this is the meaning here. Nations that are contending shall be brought to peace by the influence of the reign of the Messiah, and shall... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 2:5

O house of Jacob - This is a direct address, or exhortation, of the prophet to the Jews. It is made in view of the fact that God had gracious purposes toward them. He intended to distinguish them by making them the source of blessings to all nations. As this was to be their high destiny, he exhorts them to devote themselves to him, and to live to his honor. The word “house” here means the “family, or nation.” The phrase is applied to the Jews because their tribes were descended from the twelve... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 2:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 2:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 2:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 2:5-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 2:5-11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 2:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 2:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 2:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 2:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 2:5

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