of Take your evil deeds out of my sight; stop doing wrong. Take up the CLEAN, namely, from the polluting effect of their wicked behavior; PUT a. When you spread out your hands, Isaiah was a contemporary of the prophets Hosea and Micah. The strong shall be as tinder, Johannine Writings remove the evil of your deeds from before my eyes; God does not need human worship and cannot be manipulated through it The claim that God rejects these acts of worship would have been scandalous. 2. 14. It is the Hebrew poetic form of expressing substantially the same thought in both parts of the sentence. 15 And when ye spread forth your A people laden with iniquity, Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. Wash you, make you clean . conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy By the time of Isaiah, the prophets Elijah, Elisha, Obadiah, Joel, Jonah, and Amos had already completed their ministry. There is no soundness in it, The vision of Isaiah: This book contains the prophecies of Isaiah, the son of Amoz, who ministered from about 740 to 680 B.C. c. The ox knows its owner and the donkey its master's crib; but Israel does not know: The leaders and people of Judah were not like dumb animals, such as the ox or the donkey. Its just plain reasonable. (1) The answer of nature. Both psalmist and prophet had entered into the inner California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The title itself is a wake-up call. Isaiah has the courage of a Daniel, the sensitivity of a Jeremiah, the pathos of a Hosea, and the raging anger of an Amos; and moreover he leaves all of them far behind in the unique art of holy mockery. The leaders and people of Judah had resisted His will, and God now stated His case against them. He exercised his ministry wholly within It is a broad word that can be applied to a human master as well as the Lord GOD, the ultimate Master. wro ISAIAHNOTE ON ISAIAH 1:1 Introduction: Ah, Sinful Nation! The _Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the Lord hath a. Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean. Come now, now, now, for tomorrow you may never know in this world. This is where the highest reason will drive us. ANALYSIS AND ANNOTATIONS This book contains some things historical, but chiefly prophetic; of which some relate to the punishment of the Jews, and other nations; but for the most part are evangelical, and concern the kingdom and grace of Christ; of which some are delivered out more clearly and perspicuously, and others more obscurely, under the type of the deliverance of the Jews from the Babylonish captivity. It was employed usually to dye wool, and was used in the construction of the tabernacle, and in the garments of the high priest. THE RESPONSE THAT GOD REQUIRES (ISAIAH 1:16). AN INOFFENSIVE LIFE the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord. WebSermon Bible Commentary Isaiah 1:16-18. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), Select a Beginning Point But if their heart wasnt changed, and humbled, and surrendered to the LORD it made no difference. They were putting themselves in the path of judgment. It was full of justice: The days of justice and righteousness were long past in Jerusalem. flesh and spirit, and do not content yourselves with your ceremonial They use terms like Deutero-Isaiah and Trito-Isaiah or the Isaianic School. Sometimes more than one author is supposed for the book of Isaiah because of changes of style and tone, and sometimes as a denial of Isaiah as predictive prophecy. Take up the Take your evil deeds out of my sight;(B)stop doing wrong. Religion without Righteousness Vain Isaiah 1:10-20 The prophet points out, first the misery that had overtaken the country, Isaiah 1:4-9 ; and Isaiah was a prophet to Judah. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. This is a chapter which, I think, teaches an important lesson to those This was a fast, or fixed color. Web11 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. THE first chapter of the Book of Isaiah owes its position not to its 3 It was only by the mercy of God that they survived at all. Trust in Jesus today for forgiveness from sins. Take your evil deeds out of my sight; stop doing wrong. The majority of this world fits snugly into that mold. 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Though your sins appear as deep-stained, and as permanent as the fast color of crimson in wool, yet they shall be removed - as if that stain should be taken away from the wool, and it should be restored to its original whiteness. A power from without is absolutely necessary to enable man to meet the demand for reform. Put in one word, it is Reform. WebEvery sin is a transgression of the law, and hateful and abominable to God; no sin is venial in itself, but deserving of the wrath of God, and the curses of the law; all sin Poster. To the prophets eye that dark crimson was as the stain of blood. months during my residence in _Wash you, make you clean_ What Is Biblical Discipline, and How Can We Grow This Virtue? 295. Your silver has become dross, Time cant clean the stain. So, when they prayed, the LORD says, I will hide my eyes from youI will not hear., i. Also to correct, reprove, convince, Job 32:12; to rebuke, reproach, censure, Job 6:25; to punish, Job 5:17; Proverbs 3:12; to judge, decide, Isaiah 11:3; to do justice, Isaiah 11:4; or to contend, Job 13:3; Job 16:21; Job 22:4. 2. It is plain that the sacrifices of the law could not atone, even for outward national crimes. This color was obtained from the eggs of the coccus ilicis, a small insect found on the leaves of the oak in Spain, and in the countries east of the Mediterranean. Everyone loves bribes, Web1. put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; the exhortation is not barely to put away their doings, but the evil of them, and that not from themselves, but from before the eyes of God, from the eyes of his vindictive justice, which is only done by the sacrifice of Christ; and the use of this exhortation is to show the necessity of putting away sin to salvation, and the insufficiency of the blood of bulls and goats to do it, since, notwithstanding these, it remains untaken away; and to direct to the sacrifice of Christ, which effectually does it. l. 5. c. 4. inscript. If you already have an account you can Prophets What a truly awe-inspiring thought that the God of the universe, the Creator, has called sinful humans to come to Him. God had chastised Judah, and they did not respond. It was useless to chastise them How to meet God's demand for reform. 17 Learn to do right; seek justice. (Isaiah 1:10-15) God hates their empty religious ceremonies. Put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; Put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. {a} T. Bab. Any animal is a more faithful servant of God than the best human. WebCease to do evil; either from ceremonial works done with a wicked mind, or from outward immoralities, such as shedding innocent blood, oppressing the fatherless and widow, WebTo wrong the wronger till he render right. ( Rape of Lucrece.) How the faithful city has become a harlot! (Isaiah 1:21-23) The unjust leaders of Judah. God promised He would give Judah the gift of shame and embarrassment over sin again. Pauline Epistles 15. The evil of your doings - This is a Hebraism, to denote your evil doings. Consider: I. And companions of thieves; The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. Major Prophets Only the work of Jesus can make us white as snow! Cease to do evil; learn to do well An inoffensive life The order in which these words are placed, was evidently designed to teach us, that the PART I. EARLIER PROPHECIES OF ISAIAH ( CH . b. Ver. The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, k May we be instructed of the Holy Ghost while we read this inspired Scripture! I make no break in this address of the prophet. The brute beasts of the field know their master. Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil; Put away the evil, &c., from before mine eyes. 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I will hide My eyes from you; The rabbins say that when the lot used to be taken, a scarlet fillet was bound on the scapegoat's head, and after the high priest had confessed his and the people's sins over it, the fillet became white: the miracle ceased, according to them, forty years before the destruction of Jerusalem, that is, exactly when Jesus Christ was crucified; a remarkable admission of adversaries. Send the lamb to the ruler of the land: The idea behind this is that Moab should resume their bringing of tribute to Jerusalem, thereby submitting themselves to God again. This introductory message is also presented in balanced chiastic form. My people do not consider. Says the LORD. It fills us with righteous indignation, and we think, After all I have done for them, they treat me like this? But we have treated God even worse than any child has treated their parents. Pauline Epistles By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Cease to do evil; (17) learn to do well.Such words the prophet might have heard in his youth from Amos (Amos 5:14-15). Call to repentance and reformation. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. This power is God's forgiveness. The Lord does not deny the truth of what the sinner has confessed, but he says to him, Though your sins be as scarlet, I meet you on that ground. Your princes are rebellious, (3) Consider the justice of the demand. Web1. The demand made. However, the New Testament indicates that there was only one author of Isaiah. correct oppression; And you shall be embarrassed because of the gardens Instead, He longed for them to repent and to make it easy on themselves. No; whatever you say it is, it is all that, and probably far more. 1-35.) GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, (Hebrew/Greek Search by English Definition), * 'Number Delimiters' only apply to 'Paragraph Order', Search verses, phrases, and topics (e.g. since they intend the same thing, and suppose the persons spoken to to CHARACTERS: God, Isaiah. (Isaiah 1:2-4) The complaint of the LORD against Judah. (1-2) A word directed to Ethiopia. WASH YOU, MAKE YOU CLEAN. Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981) was a Welsh evangelical minister who preached and taught in the Reformed tradition. That, however, which is designated in this place, was obtained, not from a shellfish, but a worm (Hebrew: tola, snail, or conchylium - the Helix Janthina of Linnaeus. Learn to do good; 8. This chapter is general in character, and much of it (e.g. Luke-Acts THE SERVICE WHICH ALONE IS PLEASING TO GOD correct oppression; I am full of the burnt-offerings Isaiah 1:1. WebIsaiah 3:1 is a good example of the way two Hebrew words may be used, each translated Lord. (Isaiah 1:16-20) The LORD offers a cure. As early then as the time of Isaiah we find the doctrine of the reformation of character dependent on forgiveness of sin distinctly taught. He exercised his ministry wholly within her borders, and with a view to her correction and comfort. Weba. 2021 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik ewm@enduringword.com, The Whole Bible In the time of Isaiah, Israel was a little nation often caught in the middle of the wars between three superpowers: Egypt, Assyria, and Babylon. Prophets The Gospels Even though you make many prayers, Psalms 51:7. practice. 18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Isaiah 2 The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him. Come now, let us reason together, says the LORD: 1:10) might refer to almost any period. The inscription is in Isa 1:1 in which are the title of the prophecy, a vision; the writer of it described by his name, his descent, and the times in which he prophesied; and the subject of the prophecy is Judah and Jerusalem. How to meet God's demand for reform. God saith to th Jehovah's Arraignment of His People This chapter is general in character, and much of it (e.g. Hispalens. But we know that it comes because Jesus took upon Himself our stain of sin, and God judged sin perfectly and completely in Jesus, so we can be accounted white as snow and as white as wool. Jews to repent and amend _Wash. Woe to the land shadowed with buzzing wings, Which is beyond the rivers of Ethiopia, Which WebIsaiah 1:16-18 16 Wash and make yourselves clean. The LORD of hosts, the Mighty One of Israel: God now addresses Judah, introducing Himself with titles showing His power and majesty. An audio library of the sermons of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones. (E)Defend the oppressed. Minor Prophets Cease to do evil, 17 Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke [ a]the oppressor; [ scarletthe color of Jesus Christ's robe when bearing our "sins" (Mt 27:28). Now the city was filled with murderers, political corruption (Your princes are rebellious), thieves, fraud (Your silver has become dross, your wine mixed with water), bribes, and favoritism against the weak (They do not defend the fatherless, nor does the cause of the widow come before them). Isaiah 1:1. The Northern Kingdom collapsed, under the hammerlike blows of Assyria, in 722/721 B.C., and in 701 Jerusalem itself saw the army of Sennacherib drawn up before its walls. one sermon, and a most striking one it is. Some ancient Jewish traditions say that Amoz was a brother of king Amaziah, but there is no biblical way to prove this. It is for a reformation of practice. Your wine mixed with water. It is mentioned as a merit of Saul, that he clothed the daughters of Israel in scarlet, 2 Samuel 1:24, Our word scarlet, denoting a bright red, expresses the color intended here. fol. after piety. 7 Short but Mighty Lessons from the Book of James, When it Comes to Miracles, God Does it His Way. It was a more permanent color than that which is mentioned under the word crimson. No animal has ever offended or resisted or rejected or disobeyed God the way every human being has. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. It was with respect to this Scripture that the Jews in later times were wont to tie a scarlet thread to the head of the scapegoat, when he was sent into the wilderness; though at first they fastened it to the door of the outward porch, and then to the door of the inward porch, and, if it turned white, it was a sign their sins were forgiven them, but, if not, otherwise F11; and it is owned by them, that it belongs to future time, the time of the Messiah F12. Prophets WebResources Hebrew/Greek Your Content Isaiah 1:16-18 King James Version 16 Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil; Poetical Books Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean; It was also in great demand by princes and great men, Judges 8:26; Luke 14:19. They have turned away backward. Or of lambs or goats. Many eloquent, stirring, and emotional prayers were said. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. Alas, sinful nation, But in 917 B.C. What Is Biblical Discipline, and How Can We Grow This Virtue? a. Death cant clean the stain. It is for a reformation of practice. Many modern scholars think that there was more than one author to the book of Isaiah. Men might dye their souls of this or that hue, but to bleach them was the work of God. Cease to do evil; either from ceremonial works done with a wicked mind, or from outward immoralities, such as shedding innocent blood, oppressing the fatherless and widow, things mentioned in the context; it denotes a cessation from a series and course of sinning, otherwise there is no ceasing from sin in this life. b. Sickthe whole heart faintsno soundnesswounds and bruises and putrefying sores: Because of their rebellion against God, Judah was in a bad place. It was with respect to this Scripture that the Jews in later times were wont to tie a scarlet thread to the head of the scapegoat, when he was sent into the wilderness; though at first they fastened it to the door of the outward porch, and then to the door of the inward porch, and, if it turned white, it was a sign their sins were forgiven them, but, if not, otherwise (k); and it is owned by them, that it belongs to future time, the time of the Messiah (l). Instead, they had to be willing and obedient. Our Lord preached his first sermon at Nazareth out of this book, Lu 4:17-21 and it was in this the eunuch was reading when Philip came up to him, who from the same Scripture preached to him Christ, Ac 8:28-35. Whether it be faith or love, hope or patience, that are enjoined, they are all to issue in the moral elevation of man's character. gave to Isaiah a clearer vision of the redemptive work of Jes 1 Peter 2:1; 1 Peter 3:11; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Acts 22:16; Amos 5:15; College Press Bible Study Textbook Series, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible, Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible, Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments, The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary, Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith. p. 43. There is something wrong with us when we are shameless or beyond embarrassment. 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We must be doing the good d. Zion shall be redeemed with justice: Gods redemption and restoration are always done with justice and righteousness. weak. washings. Come now: the bowels of Jehovah yearn for you. The prophet points out, first the misery that had overtaken the Put in one word, it is Reform. We must be doing, not stand idle. General Epistles The Old Testament
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