Isaiah 50:4-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 50:8-9

No condemnation for those whom God justifies. Those whom God has justified may still be, sometimes are, arraigned I. SATAN 'S ARRAIGNMENT VAIN . "Hast thou considered my servant Job," said Jehovah to Satan, "that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil?" To which the answer was given, "Doth Job fear God for nought?" ( Job 1:8 , Job 1:9 ). Satan arraigned Job as selfish, hypocritical, irreligious, and was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 50:10

That obeyeth the voice of his servant ; that is, of "his servant" for the time being, whether Isaiah, or Jeremiah, or " the Servant" κατ ̓ ἐξοχήν That walketh in darkness . Not clearly seeing his way or knowing what his duty is, and so inclined to despond and doubt. Every such person is bidden to put aside his doubts, and trust wholly in the Name of the Lord, and stay upon his God . Hence light will shine in upon him, and his doubts will be resolved, and sufficient light will be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 50:10

A searching query. "Who is among you," etc.? What wonderful discrimination of character there is in Scripture! It is "a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." And it is ever associated with the Divine remedies. Go to a physician, and you often fear the worst. That never is so with the great Physician. Beautiful idea of trust! We cannot force either conviction or feeling. 1 . The position described. 2 . The remedy proposed. I. THE POSITION DESCRIBED .... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 50:10

Counsel for those who walk in the dark. "Let him trust in the Name of the Lord, and stay upon his God." Christians " walk in darkness when their evidences for heaven are clouded, their joy in God is interrupted, the testimony of the Spirit is suspended, and the light of God's countenance is eclipsed." The first reference of this passage is to the anxieties of the latter part of Hezekiah's reign, when national dangers were great, and many political parties existed, one recommending one... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 50:10-11

AN ADDRESS OF JEHOVAH TO HIS CHURCH . Some suppose that the Church of Hezekiah's reign is addressed; others the exiles towards the close of the Captivity period. The first verse is an exhortation, encouraging those who fear God, but have insufficient light, to trust in him. The second threatens such as "kindle fire," or cause strife, with retribution. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 50:11

All ye that kindle a fire , that compass yourselves about with sparks; or, with firebrands. The persons intended seem to be those whose "tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity" ( James 3:6 ), and who by means of it are employed in "stirring up strife all the day long." They are condemned to be scorched by the fire which they have themselves kindled, to be made wretched by the strife which they have themselves caused to spring up. Their end, moreover, will be to lie down in sorrow; or, in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 50:11

Ineffectual light and guilty darkness. These words are not applicable to those who have had no special privileges, and to whom there has been no alternative but that of groping their way in such light as they could gain from their own reason and from the conclusions of other men. They apply to those only who will not walk in the light which is offered them. There are— I. THOSE WHO SEEK NO DIRECT ILLUMINATION IN THEIR CHRISTIAN COURSE . If we would order our Christian... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 50:11

Disappointed self-trust. Various interpretations of the fire here referred to have been given. Probably the allusion is to the ordinary domestic fire, taken as a figure for the various comforts and supports which men can find for themselves. A self-kindled fire contrasts with divinely given light. Matthew Henry says, "They place their happiness in their worldly possessions and enjoyments, and not in the favour of God. Creature-comforts are as sparks, short-lived and soon gone; yet the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 50:4

The Lord God hath given me - This verse commences a new subject, and the deliverer is directly introduced as himself speaking. The reasons why this is supposed to refer to the Messiah, have been given in the analysis to the chapter. Those reasons will be strengthened by the examination of the particular expressions in the passage, and by showing, as we proceed in the exposition, in what way they are applicable to him. It will be assumed that the reference is to the Messiah; and we shall find... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Isaiah 50:5

The Lord God hath opened mine ear - This is another expression denoting that he was attentive to the import of the divine commission (see Psalms 40:6).And I was not rebellious - I willingly undertook the task of communicating the divine will to mankind. The statement here is in accordance with all that is said of the Messiah, that he was willing to come and do the will of God, and that whatever trials the work involved he was prepared to meet them (see Psalms 40:6-8; compare Hebrews 10:4-10). read more

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