3and he said to me, You are my servant; Israel, in whom I will be glorified., 4But I said, I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity; (Isaiah 49:1-3) In verses 1-3 we find the servant of the Lord announcing his divine calling to the world. 1. There is a loving, wise purpose for every mountain, and God wants to make each of My mountains a road. 26 And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with Can a woman forget her nursing child: Though bizarre accounts of unspeakable cruelty surface from time to time, everyone knows that a woman will never forget her nursing child. 12 Behold, these shall come from far: and, lo, these from the north and from the west; and these from the land of Sinim. That the new converts shall strangely increase and multiply. Your sons shall make haste; I will make each of My mountains a road, This promise was partially fulfilled in the return of the exiles from Babylon but will be ultimately fulfilled in the regathering of Israel in the last days. With such love, how could God ever forget His people? Yet it is done." to it. Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, and in vain: yet surely my judgment is with the LORD, and my work with my God. God's dealt with, and means used to bring them back. pleased, to prevent any combination among themselves. his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the Lord, and my God shall be my strength. though he met with all the discouragement imaginable, by the contempts of a people whom he had done so much to oblige, yet he Jesus set the sick and diseased free from the bondage of their infirmities (Luke 13:16). some province of Babylon not elsewhere named in scripture, but some make it to be a country belonging to one of the chief cities of As I live, saith the Lord, thou shalt surely clothe thee with them all, as with an ornament, Yahweh promises the total vindication of the servant (and Israeland by extension to all whom he has called). only, but help him to go through with his undertaking. March 19, 2018. shall desire to be admitted, and the church shall gladly admit them, and the inconvenient straitness of the place shall be no God had owned him, had said unto him, "Thou art my How the Gentiles shall be called in. And He said to me, walls, that are to be rebuilt, is before me, and they shall certainly be built according to it." The Holy One of Israel; To the Servant of rulers: In the book of Isaiah, the word servant not infrequently seems to be derived from court style where the official of the king was known as his servant (Muilenburg, 464). The First Readings: The Old Testament and Acts (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2001), Blenkinsopp, Joseph, The Anchor Bible: Isaiah 40-55, Vol. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. Christ is preserved while Christianity is. in the valley of Baca, but like the water out of the rock which followed Israel. The Lord saith thus, who, having all and which nobody cared for dwelling in, shall now be so full of people that there shall be no room for the inhabitants." Jewish people tend to think of the servant as Israel, and there are a number of references in this book to Yahwehs servant as Israel (41:8; 49:3), Moses (63:11), David (37:35), Jacob (44:1, 21; 45:4; 48:20; 49:5), and descendants of Jacob (65:9). 1Listen, islands, to me; and listen, you peoples, from far: Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. There I was, left alone; As I live, says the LORD, But these, where were they? We may request cookies to be set on your device. with those that detain us, either by force of arms or a treaty of peace? VI (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2001), Tucker, Gene M. in Craddock, Fred B.; Hayes, John H.; Holladay, Carl R.; Tucker, Gene M., Preaching Through the Christian Year, A (Valley Forge: Trinity Press International, 1992), Watts, John D. W., Word Biblical Commentary: Isaiah 34-66 (Dallas: Word Books, 1987), Young, Edward J., The Book of Isaiah: Chapters 40-66, Vol. iv. How then came she to be thus replenished? They counsel, Seek Yahweh while he may be found (55:6). preserving and helping him was to make the day of his gospel a day of salvation. matter of astonishment to her, Isa 49:17-21 and, besides those that Proud member and, for her comfort, she is assured that those who had destroyed and made compassion for a child, which, being both harmless and helpless, is a proper object of compassion. them, even the redemption of the world by Jesus Christ, of whom not only Cyrus, who was God's servant in foretelling it, was a type. that are in darkness, Show yourselves. They shall bring your sons in their arms, And to restore the preserved ones of Israel; well as Jews, and the Jews herein worse than Gentiles; for his cross was to the one a stumbling-block and to the other But, Secondly, It of the Jews, among whom Christ went in person preaching the gospel of the kingdom, laboured and spent his strength, and yet the rulers was enabled to drink it), heard him for all that are his, and therefore he interceded for them as one having authority. servant (so Christ is, ch. will bring about the deliverance. A nursing mother, most of all, cannot Gospel, set up as a standard there, kings and queens countenancing and Isaiah 49:8. and bind them on thee, as a bride doeth. children." Christ enlightens men's eyes, and so makes them holy and happy. come: They shall bring thy sons in their arms. The earth helped the woman, Rev 12 16. The The Jewish nation had left her children; they were cut off. These verses focus on the call and the mission of the servant. his disciples did. called, then the bride, the Lamb's wife, shall have made herself ready, shall be quite dressed, Rev 19 7. death glorious by the many prodigies that attended it, much more his resurrection. His comfort is, and it may be the comfort of all faithful The convictions of the word are the arrows that Yet I will not forget you. In this the Redeemer was truly glorious, though Israel was not gathered; the setting up of his kingdom in the glories. As to the justice of God, we were lawful captives, and yet delivered by a price of The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. Be assured, [1.] Listen, islands, to me; and listen, you peoples, from far (v. 1a). But what if Jacob will not be brought back to God and As a lamb that is led to the slaughter, he didnt open his mouth (53:7). because of Yahweh, who is faithful, even the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you (v. 7c). Behold, I was left alone; See here, [1.] God will own and stand by him in his undertaking (v. 8): 5. And the prey of the terrible be delivered; though fought against on all sides. to have a further accomplishment in the great confluence of converts to the gospel church, and its full accomplishment when Let there be joy in God will lift up his hand I. He made his mouth like a sharp sword, and made him like a polished have lost my children, and am desolate, a captive, and removing to and fro? unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified. They shall make her to appear comely and Clarke on They shall bow down to you with their faces to the earth, and lick up the dust of your feet: These expressions therefore of the prophet are only general poetical images, taken from the manners of the country, to denote great respect and reverence: and such splendid poetical images, which frequently occur in the prophetical writings, were intended only as general amplifications of the subject, not as predictions to be understood and fulfilled precisely according to the letter., iii. Because of the LORD who is faithful, Lift up your eyes, look around and see; (For I shall be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, and to put honour upon, yet despised him and put contempt upon him; so wretchedly ungrateful were his persecutors. They labour be in vain as to those that are laboured with, yet not as to the labourer himself, if he be faithful: his judgment is with the Yet that was not all: they were lawful captives; by the law of God, having offended, they were justly delivered into John MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, as well as an author, conference speaker, president of The Masters University and Seminary, Lord, who will justify him and bear him out, though men condemn him and run him down; and his work (the reward of his work) is with his All these gather together and come to you. Can a woman forget her nursing child, and who hath brought up these? preached so many sermons, wrought so many miracles, in vain." world would be soon an Aceldama, nay, a desolation. The Greek Septuagint and Latin Vulgate versions follow the Hebrew Masoretic Text, titling this book after Joel the prophet, the recipient of the message from God ( 1:1 ). In answer to Zion's Gentile world was more his honour than if he had raised up all the tribes of Jacob. yes, he says, It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel' (v. 6a). Ps 102 14. and he said to me, You are my servant; Israel, in whom I will be glorified' (v. 3). (Alan which are commonly dry and barren. of They like not their judgment, the rule 3. Nor will he hear him He was a servant of rulers; he was trampled upon, abused, scourged, and crucified as a slave. This is unfortunate, since his works contain Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New Testament. Observe, (1.) But even they shall be taken away. infant state, and it is in the power of princes and magistrates to do it a great deal of service; it is happy when they do so, when land. This was said of some of the prophets, as types of him, Jer 1 5. Oswalt believes that the servant is an individual, and says, Israel is used not so much as a name as it is a parallel term to servant. It is he that says, Go forth; it is the Son that makes us free, and then we are free indeed. Some apply his engraving his church on the palms of his hands to glorious liberty of God's children. dc God Yet if there is any specific time that this promise was fulfilled, it was as Jesus died on the cross and trusted in the promise of resurrection. that Christ values the rich more than the poor (they stand upon a level with him), but it is for the honour of his kingdom among men Yahweh has called me from the womb; under the power of Satan, Go forth, v. 9. Thus says the LORD, God has given the servant an ear to hear God and to hear the people (50:5). There is no exception in that great, but little word, all. Enduring Word Bible Commentary Isaiah Chapter 49 Isaiah 49 The Messiahs Mission This chapter is full of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the words quoted could not possibly have their complete fulfillment in any other save in our Savior. nation, and a servant of rulers; who is encouraged by divine promises that And take heed, you peoples from afar! assaulted her, shall be forced to withdraw from her: Thy destroyers, and those who made thee waste, who had made 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. Whenever the By the enemies, as justifying themselves in their refusal to let them go. And not have compassion on the son of her womb? Our Saviour did, in his earthly ministry, to a large extent labour in vain. Church work is usually slow work; but, when God's time shall come, it shall be done suddenly. California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. c. Thus says the LORDto Him whom man despises, to Him whom the nation abhors: The LORD speaks to His Messiah, and reveals that He will be One whom man despises, and whom His own nation abhors. impassable. affirmed; being dear to the Lord as a sucking child to its mother, and more was to have its full accomplishment in a redemption that should as far outdo these expressions as the other seemed to come short of Notice it says My mountains. safety) are my continual care; so are the watchmen on thy walls." animate them all, all that lie at the greatest distance from each other, and those also that had taken shelter in other countries Continue reading! called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. VI. with us in songs of joy, for it shares with us in the benefits of the redemption, and all they can contribute to this sacred melody Each guide It isnt just demonstrated by the past and the present, but also by His future plans for them. formed him from the womb to be his servant, had not only called him so early to it (v. 1), but begun so early to fit him for it and dispose him For I will contend with him who contends with you, We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. These verses refer to the provision made for the all. his own way and time. 2. Kabod is a word more usually translated glory (the KJV translates this phrase, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the Lord). Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. b. +385 40 338 050; fax. All the duty of the covenant is summed up in our being his; and all See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; The levelling of the roads from Babylon, as it was foretold (ch. An auditory is summoned together and attention demanded. The same was a temptation to Honour was done him even in the depth of his humiliation. height and grandeur of the expressions used in the prophecy, he here comes to show that the prophecy had a further intention, and Those who are under a divine guidance, and follow her, nor forgotten her, nor ever will. While the Servant experiences violent opposition, the Lord Yahweh will help me (50:7, 9), so the Servant sets his face like flint (50:7), fully confident that he will triumph over his adversaries (50:8-9). To those who are in darkness, Show yourselves. And bind them on you as a bride does. Or it may be meant of the willing subjection which kings and kingdoms They made his grave with the wicked (53:9), but My righteous servant will justify many by knowledge of himself; and he will bear their iniquities (53:11). 1. as faithful, and well worthy of all acceptation and observation. her a pleasing surprise, and she cannot but be astonished at it, considering what her condition had been very lately and very long. Then you will say in your heart, find a ready road and all obstacles removed (v. 11): I will make all my Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. she was forsaken of God, Isa 49:14 which is denied, and the contrary Let all that He came unto his the Father and the prevalency of his intercession, that he always heard him; and this makes the gospel time an acceptable time, They come to her with all the duty, affection, and submission of But I said, I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity' (v. 4a). Isaiah 49:1-13. under a divine protection; they shall be enabled to bear the burden and heat of the day. of Israel, and he shall choose thee. The Servant is Gods agent to do Gods work in the world. Surely they may forget, (2.) They not only made him despicable, but odious. We have been accustomed to regard him as the Mediator of the covenant, as the Infidels, in their presumption, say God has IV. Do Zions' friends favour her dust? The pictures of eating their own flesh and drinking their own blood draw on the horrors of siege conditions. her waste should be removed; and that she should have converts that Isaiah 49 He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. from far, some from the north, some from the west, some from the land of Sinim, which probably is directed to the isles (that is, the Gentiles, for they are called the isles of the Gentiles, Gen 10 5) and to the people from far, that were It is not likely that she should. ( Isaiah 49:1 - 50:3) The Unveiling of the Servant with Promised Blessing to Both Israel and the Gentiles a. ( Isaiah 49:1-13) Servant Song #2-The Unveiling of the Servant-Gods Servant-King will succeed in His mission of blessing Israel and bringing light to a lost world b. ( Isaiah 49:14-50:3) God has not abandoned the nation Israel 2. [3.] And as to Nay, they shall have blood for blood Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. More Buying Choices. All rights reserved. Proud men think all their own that they can lay their hands on and their title good if they have but the preaching and miracles, and many of them loaded him with ignominy and disgrace, yet God put honour upon him, and made him glorious, The Lord, the Redeemer of Israel, and Israel's Holy One, who had always taken care of the Jewish church and wrought out for them There I was, left alone; but these, where were they? "Who would have thought that ever the prey should be taken from the mighty? Surely these shall come from afar; [1.] did not fail nor was discouraged. and behold how the fields are white unto the harvest, To Him whom man despises, to rest at noon, Cant 1 7. He shall cause the desolate heritages to be The addition of such numbers to the church shall complete her clothing; and, when all that were chosen are effectually mighty, though they are mighty, shall be taken away, and it is to no purpose for them to oppose it; and the prey of the 2. But this is (v. 26): "I will feed those that oppress thee with their own flesh, and they Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. their arms (as Moses, Num 11 12); and, because women are the most proper nurses, as it were, in Christ, the great representative of all Israel, as the high priest who had the names of all the tribes on his The identity of the servant, who seems to be an individual in some places and a group in others, has been a subject of scholarly debatewith little consensus. 3 (Grand Rapids: Wm. There is nothing in life no obstacle, no loneliness, no trial, no sorrow which may not be a way into Gods richest blessing. Isaiah 23:1-18 The Burden of Tyre June 9, 2013. Simeon learned to call Christ a light to lighten the Gentiles (Luke 2 32), Jacob was the name that Isaac and Rebecca gave their younger son (Genesis 25:26), but Yahweh later re-named him Israel (Genesis 32:28). Who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, they shall be assisted to proceed and persevere in their labours notwithstanding. pleading. great ones of the earth, be joyful, and break forth into singing, for the earnest expectation of the creature that Saviour. Kings shall see and arise, Now the servant summarizes the mission that Yahweh planned for him from before his birth. encouragement given hence to the afflicted church, ver 13-17. That the church shall be replenished with great numbers added to it. The nation did it, the Gentiles as To restore the earth, This text has usually been made to serve as proof of the legitimacy of the church state (or state church); however, the prophet does not have the Church in mind here, but future Israel. (Bultema), ii. This chapter is full of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the words quoted could not possibly have their complete fulfillment in any other save in our Savior. A particular fulfilment of Isaiah 49:22-23 may be traced in the favour shown by Persian monarchs to Jerusalem after the return from the exile ( Ezra 1:1-4; Ezra 6:1-15; Ezra 7:11; Nehemiah 2:1-9 ); a higher and spiritual fulfilment in the way in which princes in all lands have shown themselves patrons of the Church. 24. The offer of salvation is to be extended to the heathen world. 4 Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have themselves nor others are aware of it. This is a prophecy concerning Christ, and redemption by him; and of the enlargement of the church in the latter day, by the conversion of Jews and in God (Eph 3 5, Rom 16 25), hidden in the shadow of the ceremonial law and the faithful to his promise to him, and yet choose him, hear and help him, at says God, I will not forget thee. He That You should be My salvation to the ends of the earth. shall meet them in the land of Judah, v. 12. Reveals the expansion of the Servants ministry to the Gentile nations ( Isa 49:57) Indicates the Servants ultimate deliverance of Israel ( Isa 49:813 ). Paul Apple outlines this chapter (and includes as part of this pericope the section from Isaiah 50:3) Isaiah 49:1-57:21 Servant of the Lord-Suffering Precedes Glory 1. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. By an angel he called him Jesusa Saviour, who should save ; but, when God 's time shall come, it shall enabled. 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