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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Isaiah 55 - Introduction

* An invitation to receive freely the blessings of the Saviour. (1-5) Gracious offers of pardon and peace. (6-13)

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See also Isaiah 55 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This chapter is closely connected in sense with the preceding chapter. It flows from the doctrines stated in Isaiah 53:1, and is designed to state what would follow from the coming of the Messiah. It...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    A Call to Individuals to embrace the coming Salvation (i) Isaiah 55:1. A gracious invitation to the blessings of the new Covenant. (1) Salvation freely offered to the thirsty. Addressing those who a...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _THE PROPHET, WITH THE PROMISE OF CHRIST, CALLETH TO REPENTANCE, AND TO FAITH. THE HAPPY STATE OF THEM THAT BELIEVE._ _Before Christ 719._ THE fourth section in this chapter contains, _first,_ a gen...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    EXAMINATION Chapter S FIFTY-FOUR THROUGH FIFTY-NINE DEFINITION (Define the following words or phrases as they were discussed in the comments.) 1. _enlarge_ your tent 8. _Moloch_ 2. _waters_ of...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 (d-0) (The title of this book, 'Isaiah'), Meaning, 'Salvation of Jah.' see Psalms 68:4 ....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 55 As the two preceding Chapter s are prophecies of Christ and his church, this treats of his word and ordinances, and of the nature, use, and efficacy of them. It begins with...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    CHAPTER 55 A CALL TO RESPOND TO THE WITNESS OF THE SERVANT AND THE CERTAINTY OF ITS SUCCESS. God (or the Servant) now sends out a call to Israel and the nations to respond to what is on offer through...

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