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Kretzmann's Popular Commentary

Isaiah 16:13

This is the word that the Lord hath spoken concerning Moab since that time, that is, the prophecy recorded till now had been made some time before. The accurate time of its fulfilment is now added by the prophet:

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See also Isaiah 16:13 in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    THIS IS THE WORD - This is the substance of the “former” predictions respecting Moab. This has been the “general course” or sense of the prophecies respecting Moab, during all its history. SINCE THAT...

  • Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein

    CHAPTER 16 The Burden of Moab Continued 1. _God's call to Moab to repent (Isaiah 16:1)_ 2. _Moab's pride and judgment (Isaiah 16:6)_ The fifteenth and sixteenth Chapter s form one prophecy. Moab's l...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    The Moabites now in Sela, a city of Edom (2 Kings 14:7 *; _cf._ Judges 1:36, _mg.*),_ exhort each other to send the tribute of lambs once paid to Israel (2 Kings 3:4) to Jerusalem to secure her protec...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    The Epilogue. See Introductory Note....

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    _since that time_ Render AFORETIME. The expression is used both of the recent past (as in 2 Samuel 15:34) and of a remote or even immemorial past (as Proverbs 8:22; Psalms 93:2). The sense here is ind...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    THIS IS THE WORD—SINCE THAT TIME, &C.— _This is the word which Jehovah spake concerning Moab long ago._ Lowth. The prophet had described the future calamity of Moab; but, as the completion of the prop...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    d. INEXORABLE TEXT: Isaiah 16:13-14 13 This is the word that Jehovah spake concerning Moab in time past. 14 But now Jehovah hath spoken, saying, Within three years, as the years of a hireling, th...

  • Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

    This is the word that the LORD hath spoken concerning Moab since that time. THIS (IS) THE WORD THAT THE LORD HATH SPOKEN CONCERNING MOAB SINCE THAT TIME. The Arabic translates [ mee'aaz (H227)] it 'f...

  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

    1. RV 'Send ye the lambs for the ruler of the land from Sela _which is_ toward the wilderness,' etc. Mesha, king of Moab, had rendered to Israel tribute of lambs and rams (2 Kings 3:4). The prophet he...

  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

    SINCE THAT TIME] RV 'in time past.' The expression may denote a previous time in the speaker's life (2 Samuel 15:34), or a more distant past (Isaiah 44:8)....

  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

    ISAIAH: GOD CONTROLS THE NATIONS GOD’S PLANS FOR JUDAH, ASSYRIA AND EGYPT ISAIAH CHAPTER S 10 TO 20 _NORMAN HILLYER_ CHAPTER 16 MOAB ASKS FOR HELP V1 From the town called Sela in the desert, M...

  • ETCBC data on Hebrew bible

    זֶ֣ה הַ דָּבָ֗ר אֲשֶׁ֨ר דִּבֶּ֧ר יְהוָ֛ה אֶל

  • G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

    Continuing the prophecy concerning Moab, the prophet proceeds to describe how in her distress she will appeal to Judah for sanctuary Isaiah 16:1). This will be refused, and so great will be the distre...

  • George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary

    _That time. A long while ago, Psalm xcii. 2._...

  • Hawker's Poor man's commentary

    Here is the close of the history of Moab, and an awful history it is. The Lord's purpose, and the time of executing his purpose, are both determined: so hath it been in all ages, and so it is, and mus...

  • John Calvin's Bible Commentary

    13._This is the word. _This concluding sentence is the ratification of the prophecy. It means that he has pronounced the decree of God himself, and that he has brought nothing forward that did not pro...

  • John Darby's Synopsis

    THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 15, 16, 17, AND 18. In Chapter s 15 and 16 Moab is judged. They are warned that the throne of David shall be established, and the oppressor consumed out of th...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    THIS [IS] THE WORD THAT THE LORD HATH SPOKEN CONCERNING MOAB,.... That is, this prophecy now delivered out is what comes from the Lord; it is the word of the Lord, and not of man, and so shall certain...

  • John Trapp Complete Commentary

    This [is] the word that the LORD hath spoken concerning Moab since that time. Ver. 13. _This is the word that the Lord hath spoken._] And is therefore sure and certain; for the word of the Lord "cann...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _This is the word that the Lord hath spoken_ This prophecy, hitherto related; _since that time_ Since the beginning of God's revelation to me concerning Moab hitherto; or, rather, _a good while ago_,...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    6-14 Those who will not be counselled, cannot be helped. More souls are ruined by pride than by any other sin whatever. Also, the very proud are commonly very passionate. With lies many seek to gain...

  • Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible

    Since the beginning of God's revelation to me concerning Moab, and hitherto; which exposition seems to be confirmed by the following words, but now....

  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

    Isaiah 16:13 word H1697 LORD H3068 spoken H1696 (H8765) Moab H4124 time H227 since -...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    THE REQUEST TO JUDAH IS NEVER ACTUALISED BECAUSE OF THE PRIDE OF MOAB, WITH SAD RESULTS (ISAIAH 16:6). Analysis of Isaiah 16:6. a We have heard of the pride of Moab, (he is very proud), even of his...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    CHAPTER 16 MOAB, HER REFUGEES IN DESPERATE STRAITS, SEEK REFUGE IN EDOM AND CONSIDER REFUGE IN JUDAH, BUT DECIDE AGAINST IT. God was ready to provide Moab with a safe shelter in Judah, but they prefe...

  • Summarized Bible Commentary

    CONTENTS: Women of Moab anticipate the Davidic Kingdom and lament the pride of Moab. CHARACTERS: God. CONCLUSION: Those who will not yield to the fear of God, will be made to yield to the fear of ev...

  • Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    Isaiah 16:1. _Send ye the lamb from Sela to the wilderness, to the mount of the daughter of Zion._ Send the tribute of the lambs from all the towns of Moab, and seek alliance with the house of David,...

  • The Pulpit Commentaries

    EXPOSITION ISAIAH 16:1 THE BURDEN OF MOAB (CONTINUED). This portion of the "burden" is divided into three sections. In section 1 (from Isaiah 16:1 to the end of...

  • Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith

    Let's turn to Isaiah chapter 16 as we continue our study through the prophecy of Isaiah. Now, in these next few Chapter s that we are covering here in Isaiah, behind the scenes Assyria is arising as a...

  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

    Isaiah 44:8...

  • Wesley's Explanatory Notes

    Since — Since the beginning of God's revelation to me concerning Moab, hitherto....

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