CHAPTER 9 THE RISE OF IMMANUEL AND GOD'S ANGER AGAINST UNRESPONSIVE ISRAEL. The first part of this chapter continues the theme, depicting the removal of darkness and God's final solution in the raising of Immanuel. The second part describes the slow decline of Israel, the northern state.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE RISE OF THE GREAT KING IMMANUEL (ISAIAH 9:2). The rise of Immanuel is described in terms of great light and rejoicing, and is connected with the defeat of the enemies of God's people. As a result the child promised in Isaiah 7:14 will be born and will gain worldwide dominion. Analysis. a The... [ Continue Reading ]
THE FIRST CHASTISEMENT, INVASION BY SYRIA AND PHILISTIA (ISAIAH 9:8). Analysis. · The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it has lighted on Israel (Isaiah 9:8). · And all the people will know, even Ephraim and the inhabitant of Samaria, who say in proudness and stoutness of heart (Isaiah 9:9). · “T... [ Continue Reading ]
THE SECOND CHASTISEMENT. THE REMOVAL OF THE LEADERSHIP (ISAIAH 9:13). Analysis. a Yet the people have not turned to Him who smote them, nor have they sought Yahweh of hosts (Isaiah 9:13). b Therefore Yahweh will cut off from Israel head and tail, palm branch and rush, in one day (Isaiah 9:14). c... [ Continue Reading ]
THE THIRD CHASTISEMENT. THE DISINTEGRATION OF THEIR SOCIETY (ISAIAH 9:18). Analysis. a For wickedness burns like a fire, it devours the thorns and the thistles, yes, it kindles in the thickets of the forest, and they roll upwards in clouds of smoke (Isaiah 9:18). b Through the wrath of Yahweh of... [ Continue Reading ]