The Prophet and His Day: Isaiah 1-39 - Free Bible Commentary
The Prophet and His Day: Isaiah 1-39 - Free Bible Commentary The Prophet and His Day: Isaiah 1-39 - Free Bible Commentary
ISAIAH 2PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONSNASB NKJV NRSV TEV NJBGod’s Universal Reign The Future House of God Second Superscription Everlasting Peace Everlasting Peace2:1 2:1-4 2:1 2:1-5 2:1-5The New Hope2:2-4(2-4) (2-4)2:2-4(2-4) (2-3) (2-3)(4) (4)The Day of the Lord2:5-11 2:5-9 2:5-22 (5)(5-11) (5) (5-22) Arrogance Will BeDestroyedThe Brilliance ofYahweh’s Majesty(6-9) 2:6-8 2:6-22(6-8)2:9 (9-10)2:10-11 2:10-18(10-11)A Day of ReckoningComing(11-16)2:12-22 2:12-22(12-22) (12-18)(17)(18-19)(19) 2:19-21(20-21)(22) 2:22 (22)(21)READING CYCLE THREE (see p. xvi in introductory section)FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR’S INTENT AT PARAGRAPH LEVELThis is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your owninterpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the HolySpirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.Read the chapter in one sitting. Identify the subjects (reading cycle #3, p. xvi). Compare yoursubject divisions with the five translations above. Paragraphing is not inspired, but it is the key to39
following the original author’s intent, which is the heart of interpretation. Every paragraph has one andonly one subject.1. First paragraph2. Second paragraph3. Third paragraph4. Etc.CONTEXTUAL INSIGHTSA. Chapter 2 begins with another introductory phrase, like 1:1. It is possible that editors orcompilers put Isaiah’s sermons/visions/messages together based on1. chronology (under which king)2. topic3. catch words4. unknown literary scheme5. a written copy of several Isaiah messagesSee note in The Jewish Study Bible, p. 787.B. This chapter is typical of the prophet’s messages.1. hope for all nations through His covenant people (vv. 2-4)2. judgment for covenant violations and wickedness (vv. 5-22)C. YHWH wants a righteous, holy, covenant people to reflect His character to the nations so thatthey can respond to Him in faith and righteousness (cf. 45:22; 49:6; 60:3; 66:18,23).D. Remember in these poetic literary units (visions), do not push the details or single lexicalstudies, but the overall pattern of parallelism, word plays, and contrasts! The whole poem ismeant to convey one major truth! Be careful of picking and choosing themes, words, ortruths you are comfortable with or that fit you’re á priori systematic theology. Let Isaiahspeak!E. Because of the unifying theme of Jerusalem (judged and blessed), chapters 2-4 form a literaryunit.F. A book that has helped me understand the language of prophecy and apocalyptic is D. BrentSandy, Plowshares and Pruning Hooks: Rethinking the Language of Biblical Prophecy andApocalyptic, IVP, ISBN 0-83-8-2653-X.BRIEF OUTLINEA. The Parabolic Song, vv. 1-6B. The Ironical Interpretation, v. 740
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ISAIAH 2PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONSNASB NKJV NRSV TEV NJBGod’s Universal Reign <strong>The</strong> Future House of God Second Superscription Everlasting Peace Everlasting Peace2:1 2:1-4 2:1 2:1-5 2:1-5<strong>The</strong> New Hope2:2-4(2-4) (2-4)2:2-4(2-4) (2-3) (2-3)(4) (4)<strong>The</strong> <strong>Day</strong> of the Lord2:5-11 2:5-9 2:5-22 (5)(5-11) (5) (5-22) Arrogance Will BeDestroyed<strong>The</strong> Brilliance ofYahweh’s Majesty(6-9) 2:6-8 2:6-22(6-8)2:9 (9-10)2:10-11 2:10-18(10-11)A <strong>Day</strong> of ReckoningComing(11-16)2:12-22 2:12-22(12-22) (12-18)(17)(18-19)(19) 2:19-21(20-21)(22) 2:22 (22)(21)READING CYCLE THREE (see p. xvi in introductory section)FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR’S INTENT AT PARAGRAPH LEVELThis is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your owninterpretation of the <strong>Bible</strong>. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the <strong>Bible</strong>, <strong>and</strong> the HolySpirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.Read the chapter in one sitting. Identify the subjects (reading cycle #3, p. xvi). Compare yoursubject divisions with the five translations above. Paragraphing is not inspired, but it is the key to<strong>39</strong>
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