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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Isaiah 28 - Introduction

* The desolations of Samaria. (1-4) The prosperity of Judah; with reproofs for sinfulness and unbelief. (5-15) Christ is pointed out as the sure Foundation for all believers. (16-22) God's dealings with his people. (23-29)

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See also Isaiah 28 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

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    This chapter comprises a new prophecy and relates to a new subject. Gesenius supposes that it is to be connected with the following to to the close of Isaiah 33, and that they relate to the same subje...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    ISAIAH 28-31. In the main these Chapter s belong to the period before Sennacherib's invasion in 701 (pp. 59, 71f.). Special prominence is given to the project of an alliance with Egypt, which was stre...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

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  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

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  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 28 In this chapter the ten tribes of Israel and the two tribes of Judah and Benjamin, are threatened with divine judgments, because of their sins and iniquities mentioned. The...

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

    _A.M. 3279. B.C. 725._ In this chapter the Ephraimites are reproved for their pride and drunkenness, their security and sensuality, Isaiah 28:1. A gracious promise of God's favour is made to Judah, t...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    COMMENTARY ON ISAIAH 28-35. In this section, Isaiah renews his message of judgment on Israel and Judah. It is split by six ‘woes' in Isaiah 28:1; Isaiah 29:1; Isaiah 29:15;...

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