CONTENTS
The prophet is in this chapter opening a subject, concerning the
future troubles of Israel and Judah, by reason of their sins, and in a
spirit of prophecy pointing out the destruction of both kingdoms,
which should be accomplished. But the loving-kindness and grace of God
mingles great pro... [ Continue Reading ]
The prophet is commanded to commit to writing what he had to deliver.
We have reason to bless God for this appointment, by which scripture
records have been handed down to us. We find several prophets speaking
of it, Jeremiah 36:28; Jeremiah 36:28; Hosea 8:12; and he that seems
to have represented t... [ Continue Reading ]
In these verses the prophet is led to speak of great things, reaching
far and near. Under the figure of waters and rivers, kingdoms and
empires are represented. The waters of Shiloah which are said to go
softly, mean the Lord's tender dealings with his people; but sinners
are looking to an arm of fl... [ Continue Reading ]
Here are blessed encouragements given to God's people, in the midst of
impending judgments. It is as if the prophet had said; "The Lord's
punishment of Judah, as a nation, is inevitable; it shall come; all
attempts to alter his purpose, will be vain. Look therefore neither to
young nor old, to couns... [ Continue Reading ]
I pray the Reader to observe with me, the tender care of God over his
people, in times of general calamity. In these verses, the Prophet is
commissioned to comfort the Lord's mourners; and a precious word of
comfort he gives. The Lord speaking to the prophet with a strong hand,
intimates the strong... [ Continue Reading ]
It should seem that this is the prophet's own testimony and his own
resolution, in the calamitous times coming upon the church. In the
prospect of the coming Saviour, under all apparently frowning
providences, he will still look for smiling mercy.... [ Continue Reading ]
W e have authority from the Holy Ghost, to make application of these
words to the person of the Lord Jesus. Some have thought that, as the
two sons of the prophet Isaiah Shear-jashub and Mahershalal-hash-baz,
are particularly noticed by the Lord in Isaiah's ministry, the prophet
also speaks of them... [ Continue Reading ]
I do not think it needful to detain the Reader with long observations
on this part of the chapter. The advice here given is to the same
amount as the former; the Lord utterly condemns all seeking, but to
himself. In all ages men are prone to look to anything and everything,
for help and counsel, in... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS
How truly blessed and profitable it is to watch the Lord's care over
his people! Though in times of general wickedness, the Lord visits a
nation and a kingdom; yet will he take care of his chosen in the
general overthrow. If men will look unto an arm of flesh, that arm
shall be their co... [ Continue Reading ]