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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Isaiah 65 - Introduction

* The calling of the Gentiles, and the rejection of the Jews. (1-7) The Lord would preserve a remnant. (8-10) Judgments upon the wicked. (11-16) The future happy and flourishing state of the church. (17-25)

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See also Isaiah 65 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    It is generally supposed that this chapter is closely connected in sense with the preceding; and that its object is, to defend the proceedings of God in regard to the Jews, and especially with referen...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    ISAIAH 65-66. These Chapter s contain, loosely strung together, a number of promises of reward to the righteous and threats of doom to the faithless....

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Threats and Promises, addressed to Two distinct Parties The chapter may be divided into two nearly equal portions: i. _Isa 65:1-12_. A contrast is drawn between the servants of Jehovah and a party w...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _THE CALLING OF THE GENTILES. THE JEWS, FOR THEIR INCREDULITY, IDOLATRY, AND HYPOCRISY, ARE REJECTED. A REMNANT WILL BE SAVED. JUDGMENTS ON THE WICKED, AND BLESSINGS ON THE GODLY. THE BLESSED STATE OF...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    EXAMINATION Chapter S SIXTY THROUGH SIXTY-SIX DEFINITION (Define the following words or phrases as they were discussed in the comments.) 1. _wealth_ of the nations 8. _covenant_ 2. _Spirit_ up...

  • 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 65 This chapter contains an answer to the prayer begun Isaiah 63:15, and continued in the preceding chapter; in which reasons are given by the Lord for suffering such calamitie...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    CHAPTER 65 GOD PROMISES TO DELIVER A REMNANT AND TO ESTABLISH A NEW NATION BUT WARNS THAT HIS JUDGMENT WILL COME ON MANY WHO REJECT HIM. Isaiah continues his theme that not all will suffer the fate o...

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