To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, The Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. The Messiah declares His mission. For thy waste and thy desolate places, and the land of thy destruction, shall even now be too narrow by reason of the inhabitants, and they that swallowed thee up shall be far away. They shall bring your sons in their arms, Nothing can furnish us with better matter for songs of praise and thanksgiving, Isaiah 49:13; Isaiah 49:13. The LORD has called Me from the womb; From the matrix of My mother He has made mention of My name. Listen, O coasts, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; For the LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. I have spent my strength for nothing and in vain; b. And if you look at it, it is a very small area. * [ 49:1 ] Gave me my name : designated me for a special task or mission (cf. That's pretty smart. Isaiah 49:1-7 Commentary; Isaiah 49:8-16a Commentary; Isaiah 50 Commentary. What does Isaiah 49:1-13 mean? The Lord called me to serve him. So long as they are oppressed by fear or anxiety, or grief, they scarcely accept of any consolation; and therefore they need to be confirmed in various ways. ii. They are contending with the eternal God of heaven. So it's a wise plan, and who's going to object?So God speaks here that they're going to say, "Hey, we need to expand our borders. And He has made My mouth like a sharp sword; In the shadow of His hand He has hidden Me, And made Me a polished shaft; In His quiver He has hidden Me." "And He said to me, 'You are . For your waste and desolate places, He will receive the worship and honor He deserves, because He is the chosen of the LORD. b. Isaiah concluded by calling on the whole created universe to rejoice because the Lord had comforted His people (cf. They bring together all the relevant aids to exegesis - linguistic, textual, archaeological, historical, literary, and theological - to help the reader understand the meaning of the books of the Old and New Testaments. Nothing in all creation can withstand his power (2-3). And he said, It is a light thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the eaRuth ( Isaiah 49:5-6 ). And they that had carried us away captive said, 'Sing us one of your songs.' The Servant's weapon is the word of the Lord (49:2). 2 He made my mouth like a sharp sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me a polished arrow, in his quiver he hid me away. But when a stronger than he comes upon him and overcomes him, he takes from him all his armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoils. Israel will return and rebuild its homeland. There are wonderful industrial, agricultural and cultural developments in Israel, in fulfilment of prophecy - Isaiah 35:1-10; Jeremiah 30:18-22; 31:7-14; Zechariah 14:9-11; Hosea 3:4-5. From the matrix of My mother He has made mention of My name. 1) ( Isaiah 3:1-15) Rejection of God leads to the collapse of society and specific judgment against lofty, male leaders 2) ( Isaiah 3:16-4:1) Rejection of God leads to the collapse of society and specific judgment against arrogant, aristocratic women b. And He said to me, In these encouragements, Isaiah looks beyond his time to the coming of the Christ, and even beyond that to the second coming and the eternal kingdom. Or, "Thy walls (that is, thy safety) are my continual care; so are the watchmen on thy walls." There is nothing in life no obstacle, no loneliness, no trial, no sorrow which may not be a way into Gods richest blessing. 13 Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted. For your waste and desolate placeswill even now be too small for the inhabitants: As the LORD brings the sons of Zion back to Israel, they will fill the land in a glorious way. (heaven) (Mt 7:13-14). are without the yod or the conjunction vau before the verb: and so the Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate. If the Masoretic Text is correct, a long standing interpretation connects Sinim with China. (Wolf), ii. As they rejected Him, as they despised Him, His coming to them was in vain. Transition: Isaiah 49-55 is a section within a section. The purpose of Jesus Christ was to bring Jacob back to God, back to the Father, and to restore the preserved of Israel. Isaiah 13. Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. She would not have compassion, well she might. You won't find a clearer picture of Jesus Christ anywhere else in the OT. Converts to the faith of Christ are the children of the church; they shall join themselves to her with great readiness and cheerfulness, and flock into the communion of saints, as doves to their windows. The idea in this verse is, that it was an occasion on which the heavens and the earth would have cause to exult together. And rejoice, O earth! It's also for those who have made themselves God and God's children's enemies. Seeking the Gospel in Malachi, the Last Book of the Old Testament. Bibliographical Information Clarke, Adam. And these from the land of Sinim.. You can check these in your browser security settings. The children you will have, You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. They shall neither hunger nor thirst, 49 Listen to me, distant nations, you people who live far away! And take heed, you peoples from afar! And break out in singing, O mountains! But even they shall be taken away. The Lord hides the servant "in the shadow of his hand" and "in his quiver" (verse 2). So that Israel is gathered to Him This is the third of our four lessons from Isaiah in our set of reflections on humanity's participation in God's new creation. There I was, left alone; iii. Isaiah 49:14-26 God Will Remember Jerusalem. To raise up the tribes of Jacob, That he has a constant care of his church and people (Isaiah 49:16; Isaiah 49:16): I have engraven thee upon the palms of my hands. They ignored God when he spoke to them through his servants the prophets. Which may be understood of the heavens, and the earth by a personification, a figure usual in Scripture, to express the greatness of the benefit received, and to raise thankfulness and admiration in the hearts of God's people; see ( Psalms 90:11 Psalms 90:12 ) ( Isaiah 55:12 ) or by the heavens may be meant the angels in heaven, who, as they This is a truly significant Jewish sign that proclaims the nearness of our Lord's return. The triumphs of the church, after her troubles, will in due time put the matter out of question. yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. You are My servant, O Israel: Since the rest of the context of this chapter indicates that this passage speaks of the Messiah, it is best to regard Israel as a reference to the Messiah. 1 Listen to me, all you in distant lands! But they will not. Yet these words can be set prophetically in the mouth of the Messiah, because surely Jesus was tempted by the discouraging thought that all His work was in vain and for nothing. [ a] He made me like an arrow, sharp and ready for use. In Isaiah 42:3, the servant is described as "a bruised reed" and . The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 28:13 The word of the Lord was to them ; rather, shall be to them . The Lord's highway, of course, is the one that leads to life. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring their sons in their arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders. When we consider what and who the Lord Jesus had to work with on this earth, we certainly must believe that one of the great temptations He faced was discouragement. And my Lord has forgotten me.. Because they do not have the economic base to afford the worldwide inflation that has ensued from the increased oil prices. What are the affections of nature to those of the God of nature! Chapter 49Now in chapter 49, we have a fabulous prophecy of Jesus Christ in the first seven verses as God speaks of the Redeemer that He is sending. And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me ( Isaiah 49:22-23 ). These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. It isnt just demonstrated by the past and the present, but also by His future plans for them. And now, saith the LORD that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him ( Isaiah 49:5 ). f. And these from the land of Sinim: Some identify Sinim with a place in Egypt; others identify it with China. Here, He commands the coastlands the distant lands of the Gentiles to listen to Him. God will now speak to them, not by his prophet, but by the Assyrian conqueror, who will do what they said Isaiah had done, i.e. I will feed those who oppress you with their own flesh, c. That You may say to the prisoners, Go forth: Jesus ministry set people free from bondage and imprisonment. That You should be My salvation to the ends of the earth. well, they may forget, but I will not forget thee ( Isaiah 49:15 ). There is no exception in that great, but little word, all. #2 "I have engraved you on the palms of my hands;". In verses 14-21 the prophet recorded a dialogue between Israel and God. And He has made My mouth like a sharp sword; He was crucified. Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, [2.] ; Place of Action: Jerusalem Golden Text: "Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages." (Isaiah 49:8). Though the promise seems too good to be true, God confirms it with an oath to the nations. Verse Isaiah 49:13. Look at India. 66:9-13). That's where it all comes from.Now the byproducts of the oil, the fertilizers and the chemical fertilizers that help grow the crops have become so expensive that your food bill has gone up tremendously. The reason of all this is. Then shalt thou say in thine heart, Who hath begotten me these, seeing I have lost my children, and am desolate, a captive, and removing to and fro? If the tokens of his wonderful power are to be seen everywhere, he intends that there shall be an eminent and remarkable example of it in the salvation of the Church. 2 And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me; 3 And said unto me, Thou art my 14 But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me. The promises exceed anything that took place in the return from captivity under Cyrus. and break forth into singing, O mountains; such as are in high office either in the state, as Christian kings and princes, Isaiah 49:23 or in the church, as prophets and apostles, Revelation 18:20. If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy" ( Psalms 137:4-6 ). Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in the day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages; That you may say to the prisoners, Go forth; to them that are in darkness, Show yourselves. For the Lord has comforted His people And will have compassion on His afflicted. Jesus set the sick and diseased free from the bondage of their infirmities (Luke 13:16). The LORDs affection for His people is greater than the devotion a woman has for her nursing child. 1 Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The Lord hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. "He (Yahweh) said to me, 'You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will display my splendor'.". The servant stands disbelieving in the face of God's call, blinded by self-condemnation to God's purposes. Be joyful, O earth! Whether exiled in Babylon or scattered in other places, the people will return home amid much rejoicing (11-13).Some of the Jews thought God had forgotten them. First, It is not likely that she should. "Sing, O heaven; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for Jehovah hath comforted his people, and will have compassion upon his afflicted.". What Does It Really Mean That Your Body Is a Temple? God now shows that for him this is impossible (14-16). He is as sure a rewarder as he is a revenger. Notice it says My mountains. And I'll be sanctified before the nations of the earth. Break forth into singing, O mountains - "Ye mountains, burst forth into song"] Three ancient MSS. The whole world will know it, and of course, God tells us in that day that He destroys the invading Russian army with her allies shall the whole world know that I am God. [When you make] the commitment of your life to Jesus Christ without reservation, then you can go to meet your mountains and meet obstacles in Jesus not to meet them outside Him, but in Christ. I will make each of My mountains a road, This verse is the clearest indication that the Servant is the nation of Israel. For they shall not be ashamed who wait for Me. I've heard some Bible scholars suggest the possibility and some analysts, and I've talked to some Israelis who have suggested also the possibility, that the next outbreak of warfare over there in the Middle East, that Israel plans for it to be the last outbreak by so thoroughly defeating all of those who have risen against them that they will not be able to rise against them again. There I was, left alone; but these, where were they? Romans 8:19-22). note on 42:1-4). People born in exile will flock to the rebuilt Jerusalem. They say, "The area that we have is too small." He has no physical hands, but this is poetic imagery that means he keeps us in his . And not have compassion on the son of her womb? c. Your walls are continually before Me: The walls refer to the walls of the city of Jerusalem, which figuratively speak of the health, the strength, the prosperity, and the security of Gods people. Beg your pardon, I jumped. (Alan Redpath), Listen, O coastlands, to Me, c. From the matrix of My mother He has made mention of My name: This was fulfilled in Luke 1:31, where the LORD, through the angel Gabriel, declared the name of Jesus before the conception in Marys womb. ii. In this case, the servant, too, is hidden even from himself as an agent of God. In Isaiah 49 the Messiah speaks towards the end of His ministry of salvation going also to the Gentiles: Listen, O coast lands, to Me, and take heed, you . Can a woman forget her nursing child, a. 3 He said to me, "Israel, you are my servant; * [49:1-7] The second of the four "servant of the Lord" oracles (cf. you shall surely clothe yourselves with them all as an ornament: The LORD will bring back the exiled and captive sons of Zion to the Promised Land, and this will be an ornament for Gods people. The Messiah would not simply bring salvation; He would besalvation to the ends of the earth. You shall surely clothe yourselves with them all as an ornament, 49:15 This is a powerful metaphor of God's covenant love (cf. He hid me under the shadow of his hand. The scope of these verses is to show that the return of the people of God out of their captivity, and the eternal redemption to be wrought out by Christ (of which that was a type), would be great occasions of joy to the church and great proofs of the tender care God has of the church. Now those men in Libya, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, they could care less what havoc they've wrecked upon the world. ( Isaiah 49:16-21 ). Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. 2 The message that he gave me to speak. Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-13 Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed The Kingdom Of Heaven Part 2 - Israel - A Nation Chosen By God Series Contributed by Stephen Smith on Sep 22, 2019 based on 3 ratings | 4,644 views A message explaining the reason why God chose Israel for himself and outlining the purpose he had (and still has) for this special nation. And he wilt have compassion on his poor. You can also change some of your preferences. And so Jesus, who was rejected by the Jews, has become a light unto the Gentiles, and the gospel of Jesus Christ has come unto us who were once alienated from God and far off from the promises. 15 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Lick up the dust of thy feet refers to the great honor which the great ones of the world will give Israel. All of the Arab states that have been giving them such a bad time, they are planning to go full on against the Arab world. The whole problem that we're having here with inflation, our whole problem of economy is based to the increased oil prices. We hanged our harps on the willows in the midst thereof. But Zion said, The LORD has forsaken me: In the midst of this great praise for the Messiah and His saving work, Zion speaking of the highest hill in Jerusalem, and the place of Gods people by association Zion objects. So he speaks about them coming into the land and being prospered and the land being too small for them and their desire to extend and expand their borders.Now the regathering and the rebuilding of the nation Israel has been a very remarkable thing in our days. To Him whom man despises, To Him whom the nation abhors, Grogan gives another perspective on Sinim: It is most likely that Isaiah was being consciously obscure. God's compassion is too immense to be limited to . The glorious day of Israel's future when the kings of the earth come and pay their homage year by year. The Redeemer of Israel, their Holy One, As I live, saith the LORD, thou shalt surely clothe thee with them all, as with an ornament, and bind them on thee, as a bride doeth. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. This is what the Lord says: "In the time of my favor I will answer you,and in the day of salvation I will help you; I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people, to restore the land and to reassign its desolate inheritances, i. Kings shall be your foster fathers: Calvin and most expositors believe that the text teaches that one day the greatest in the nation will love and care for the children of the Church.