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...
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....
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...
_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...
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...
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...
* 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. ...
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...