Isaiah 28:6 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate. ”

Isaiah 28:6 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And for a spirit of judgment - (compare the note at Isaiah 1:26 ; Isaiah 11:2 ). The sense of this passage is, that Jehovah would enlighten the judges of the land, so that they should understan...
Isaiah 28:6 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for (f) strength to them that turn the battle to the gate. (f) He will give counsel to the governor and strength to the captain to d...
Isaiah 28:6 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Isaiah 28. In Isaiah 28:1-4 Isaiah predicts the speedy overthrow of Samaria. The date is therefore not later than the year in which Samaria fell ( Isaiah 7:22 ). Apparently it was uttered before...
Isaiah 28:6 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

spirit. Hebrew. ruach. App-9. turn . turn, or drive, back.
Isaiah 28:6 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

6. And for a spirit of judgment. He explains the manner in which the Lord will adorn that “remnant” with additional splendor; for he holds out instances of the true art of civil government,...
Isaiah 28:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate. The battle to the gate "The war to the gate of the enemy" - That is, who pursu...
Isaiah 28:6 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

In that day— These verses contain a promise of the preservation of the faithful, and of the restoration and defence of the state. See chap. Isaiah 4:2 . The meaning is, that after the return from...
Isaiah 28:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

In that day shall the LORD of hosts be for a crown of glory, and for a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of his people, -The prophet now turns to Judah, a gracious promise to the remnant ("re...
Isaiah 28:6 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

This chapter must be assigned ( Isaiah 28:1 ) to a date prior to the capture of Samaria by the Assyrians (722 b.c.) and fall of the northern kingdom. 1-6. Samaria's luxury and self-indulgence pave...
Isaiah 28:6 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

And for a spirit of judgment... — The words remind us of the list of spiritual gifts in Isaiah 11:2 . The injustice of corrupt judges was the crying evil of both Samaria and Jerusalem, and their p...
Isaiah 28:6 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

BOOK 3 PROPHECIES FROM THE ACCESSION OF HEZEKIAH TO THE DEATH OF SARGON 727-705 B.C. THE prophecies with which we have been engaged (Chapter s 2-10:4) fall either before or during the great Assy...
Isaiah 28:6 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Decay of an Intemperate People Isaiah 28:1-13 A new series of prophecies begins here and extends to Isaiah 32:20 . Samaria is described as a faded crown or garland on the nation's head bec...
Isaiah 28:6 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Here begins the third and last circle of the first division of the book. It consists of a series of prophecies concerning the chosen people and the world. In this chapter we have a graphic revelatio...
Isaiah 28:6 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

How blessed do these verses come in, after such views as the former held forth of man's sin, to afford relief, in the contemplation of God's glory. I hope the Reader is too well taught by the Holy Gh...
Isaiah 28:6 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment ,.... That is, as the Lord would give honour and glory to the people in general, so wisdom and prudence, a spirit of judgment and discern...
Isaiah 28:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate. Ver. 6. And for a spirit of judgment. ] A sagacity more than ordinary, in r...
Isaiah 28:6 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

“Thus far,” says Bishop Lowth, “the prophecy relates to the Israelites, and manifestly denounces their approaching destruction by Shalmaneser. Here it turns to the two tribes of Judah and Benjamin, t...
Isaiah 28:6 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Ephraim Reproved and Threatened; The Punishment of Ephraim; The Degeneracy of Judah. B. C. 725....
Isaiah 28:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He explains how, or wherein, God would glorify and beautify them, even by giving wisdom to their rulers, and courage to their soldiers; which two things contribute much to the strength, and safety, a...
Isaiah 28:6 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Flash Forward - The Coming Day of Deliverance ( Isaiah 28:5 ). In the future Yahweh will have a proper crown available for those who serve Him. Analysis. a In that day will Yahweh of hosts be fo...
Isaiah 28:6 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

THE BELIEVER’S DIGNITY AND POWER Isaiah 28:5-6 . In that day shall the LORD of Hosts be for a crown, &c. This sustaining assurance stands in striking antithesis to the solemn threatenings...
Isaiah 28:6 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Isaiah 28:1 . The crown of pride. Sebaste, the ancient Samaria, is situated on a long mount of an oval figure, having first a fruitful valley, and then a circle of hills running round about it. M...
Isaiah 28:6 - The Biblical Illustrator

Woe to the crown of pride Chapter twenty-eight is the first of a great group of representative discourses, chaps. 28-32, all dealing with the relation of Judah to Assyria, and all enforcing the sa...
Isaiah 28:6 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

SECTION VII . RENEWED DENUNCIATIONS OF ISRAEL AND JUDAH ( CH . 28-31.) EXPOSITION Isaiah 28:1-23 A WARNING TO SAMARIA . The prophet has now east his eagle glance over t...
Isaiah 28:6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. Chapter s 28 to 33 in the Book of Isaiah contain a cycle of prophecies and proclamations concerning the relation of Judah to Assyria in the time of King Hezekiah....
Isaiah 28:6 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 12:8 ; 1 Kings 3:28 ; Deuteronomy 20:4 ; Genesis 41:38 ; Genesis 41:39 ; Isaiah 11:2-4 ; Isaiah 32:15 ; Isaiah 32:16 ; John 3:34 ; John 5:30 ; Joshua 1:9 ; Numbers 11:16 ;...
Isaiah 28:6 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

To them — Who not only drive their enemies from their land, but pursue them into their own lands, and besiege them in their own cities.

Isaiah 28:6 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Isaiah 28:6 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Isaiah 28:6 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Isaiah 28:6 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Isaiah 28:6 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Isaiah 28:6 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Isaiah 28:6 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Isaiah 28:6 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Isaiah 28:6 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Isaiah 28:6 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Isaiah 28:6 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Isaiah 28:6 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Isaiah 28:6 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Isaiah 28:6 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Isaiah 28:6 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Isaiah 28:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Isaiah 28:6 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Isaiah 28:6 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Isaiah 28:6 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Isaiah 28:6 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Isaiah 28:6 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Isaiah 28:6 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Isaiah 28:6 - The Biblical Illustrator

Isaiah 28:6 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Isaiah 28:6 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Isaiah 28:6 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Isaiah 28:6 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes