Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary
Isaiah 16:13
Since the beginning of God's revelation to me concerning Moab, and hitherto; which exposition seems to be confirmed by the following words, but now.
Since the beginning of God's revelation to me concerning Moab, and hitherto; which exposition seems to be confirmed by the following words, but now.
THIS IS THE WORD - This is the substance of the “former” predictions respecting Moab. This has been the “general course” or sense of the prophecies respecting Moab, during all its history. SINCE THAT...
CHAPTER 16 The Burden of Moab Continued 1. _God's call to Moab to repent (Isaiah 16:1)_ 2. _Moab's pride and judgment (Isaiah 16:6)_ The fifteenth and sixteenth Chapter s form one prophecy. Moab's l...
The Moabites now in Sela, a city of Edom (2 Kings 14:7 *; _cf._ Judges 1:36, _mg.*),_ exhort each other to send the tribute of lambs once paid to Israel (2 Kings 3:4) to Jerusalem to secure her protec...
The Epilogue. See Introductory Note....
_since that time_ Render AFORETIME. The expression is used both of the recent past (as in 2 Samuel 15:34) and of a remote or even immemorial past (as Proverbs 8:22; Psalms 93:2). The sense here is ind...
THIS IS THE WORD—SINCE THAT TIME, &C.— _This is the word which Jehovah spake concerning Moab long ago._ Lowth. The prophet had described the future calamity of Moab; but, as the completion of the prop...
d. INEXORABLE TEXT: Isaiah 16:13-14 13 This is the word that Jehovah spake concerning Moab in time past. 14 But now Jehovah hath spoken, saying, Within three years, as the years of a hireling, th...
This is the word that the LORD hath spoken concerning Moab since that time. THIS (IS) THE WORD THAT THE LORD HATH SPOKEN CONCERNING MOAB SINCE THAT TIME. The Arabic translates [ mee'aaz (H227)] it 'f...
1. RV 'Send ye the lambs for the ruler of the land from Sela _which is_ toward the wilderness,' etc. Mesha, king of Moab, had rendered to Israel tribute of lambs and rams (2 Kings 3:4). The prophet he...
SINCE THAT TIME] RV 'in time past.' The expression may denote a previous time in the speaker's life (2 Samuel 15:34), or a more distant past (Isaiah 44:8)....
ISAIAH: GOD CONTROLS THE NATIONS GOD’S PLANS FOR JUDAH, ASSYRIA AND EGYPT ISAIAH CHAPTER S 10 TO 20 _NORMAN HILLYER_ CHAPTER 16 MOAB ASKS FOR HELP V1 From the town called Sela in the desert, M...
זֶ֣ה הַ דָּבָ֗ר אֲשֶׁ֨ר דִּבֶּ֧ר יְהוָ֛ה אֶל
Continuing the prophecy concerning Moab, the prophet proceeds to describe how in her distress she will appeal to Judah for sanctuary Isaiah 16:1). This will be refused, and so great will be the distre...
_That time. A long while ago, Psalm xcii. 2._...
Here is the close of the history of Moab, and an awful history it is. The Lord's purpose, and the time of executing his purpose, are both determined: so hath it been in all ages, and so it is, and mus...
13._This is the word. _This concluding sentence is the ratification of the prophecy. It means that he has pronounced the decree of God himself, and that he has brought nothing forward that did not pro...
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 15, 16, 17, AND 18. In Chapter s 15 and 16 Moab is judged. They are warned that the throne of David shall be established, and the oppressor consumed out of th...
THIS [IS] THE WORD THAT THE LORD HATH SPOKEN CONCERNING MOAB,.... That is, this prophecy now delivered out is what comes from the Lord; it is the word of the Lord, and not of man, and so shall certain...
This [is] the word that the LORD hath spoken concerning Moab since that time. Ver. 13. _This is the word that the Lord hath spoken._] And is therefore sure and certain; for the word of the Lord "cann...
_This is the word that the Lord hath spoken_ This prophecy, hitherto related; _since that time_ Since the beginning of God's revelation to me concerning Moab hitherto; or, rather, _a good while ago_,...
Moab's Pride and Ruin. The Lord's invitation was issued to Moab also, for He wants all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. The appeal, however, was unavailing, and therefore th...
This is the word that the Lord hath spoken concerning Moab since that time, that is, the prophecy recorded till now had been made some time before. The accurate time of its fulfilment is now added by...
6-14 Those who will not be counselled, cannot be helped. More souls are ruined by pride than by any other sin whatever. Also, the very proud are commonly very passionate. With lies many seek to gain...
Isaiah 16:13 word H1697 LORD H3068 spoken H1696 (H8765) Moab H4124 time H227 since -...
CHAPTER 16 MOAB, HER REFUGEES IN DESPERATE STRAITS, SEEK REFUGE IN EDOM AND CONSIDER REFUGE IN JUDAH, BUT DECIDE AGAINST IT. God was ready to provide Moab with a safe shelter in Judah, but they prefe...
THE REQUEST TO JUDAH IS NEVER ACTUALISED BECAUSE OF THE PRIDE OF MOAB, WITH SAD RESULTS (ISAIAH 16:6). Analysis of Isaiah 16:6. a We have heard of the pride of Moab, (he is very proud), even of his...
CONTENTS: Women of Moab anticipate the Davidic Kingdom and lament the pride of Moab. CHARACTERS: God. CONCLUSION: Those who will not yield to the fear of God, will be made to yield to the fear of ev...
Isaiah 16:1. _Send ye the lamb from Sela to the wilderness, to the mount of the daughter of Zion._ Send the tribute of the lambs from all the towns of Moab, and seek alliance with the house of David,...
EXPOSITION ISAIAH 16:1 THE BURDEN OF MOAB (CONTINUED). This portion of the "burden" is divided into three sections. In section 1 (from Isaiah 16:1 to the end of...
Let's turn to Isaiah chapter 16 as we continue our study through the prophecy of Isaiah. Now, in these next few Chapter s that we are covering here in Isaiah, behind the scenes Assyria is arising as a...
Isaiah 44:8...
Since — Since the beginning of God's revelation to me concerning Moab, hitherto....