ISAIAH
Prophecies concerning the Nations
Judah and Israel
Chapter 9:1 to 10:4
Unto us a child is born (9:1-7)
The word "but" makes an immediate connection with the closure of the chapter 8 from Isaiah and marks a contrast with the darkness there provided for judicial. God had provided (and provide) a light, if the rebel nation was willing to receive it.
The district in the North of Israel, in the region of Zebulon and Naphtali, was suffering with the invasions of the Syrians and, then, of the Assyrians. The prophecy's past calamities immediately following the invasion, after a great range in time, to the bright light of Christ incarnate among the people and especially in Galilee.
In contrast to those "early days" of contempt, "in recent times" God "would make glorious the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles". "The people that I was [the time of the verb is prophetic gift] in darkness have seen a great light: and what about those who dwelt in the land of deep darkness did shine the light."
This first coming, described in the first sentence of verse 6: "for unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given" speaks of the humanity of the Lord Jesus: He would bring light to the Galilee. Compliance is described in Matthew 4:12 -25, where the writer evangelist cites this passage. The manifestation of the glory of Jesus in Cana of Galilee is recorded in John 2:1-11 (childhood of the Savior's House was situated in the "Galilee of the Gentiles" and the scenario was part of his public Ministry).
Then the prophecy goes through another big break, after which we read the prophecy of what happens next, from the rest of verse 6, and 7 "and the Government will be upon his shoulder..."). This will happen after overthrown the oppressor, the Antichrist, and the establishment of Messiah's Kingdom of peace and justice.
So if will fulfill the prophecy of the verse 3 to 5, because what is referred to in verse 3 hasn't happened yet. Only a remnant has returned from captivity. Is going on the next domain of the Gentiles through this range. At the end of the great tribulation, when the Lord comes personally to rid his people, they have joy by the suspension of the destruction and the blessings granted. The Millennium will see a vast increase in population of the country. Then shall be fulfilled the prophecy of verse 7.
In his second coming, the Lord will bring joy to the nation and put an end to slavery and to the war.
The second coming is described in the remainder of the verse 6: "and the Government will be upon his shoulder ", telling us of his divinity. The remainder of the verse points to his second coming:
- The Government will be upon his shoulder — He will reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
- His name will be called Wonderful — this name is a noun, not an adjective, and speaks of his person and work.
- Counselor — his wisdom in Government.
- God Almighty — the Supreme, omnipotent ruler.
- Eternal father — or rather, the father (or the "Fountain") of eternity. Eternal himself, gives eternal life to those who believe in him. There is a double revelation in this: (1) that inhabits and owns forever (Isaiah 57:15); (2) that he is loving, cooperative, compassionate, an all wise instructor and provider.
- Prince of peace (Sar-Shãlôm) — to finally bring peace to this troubled world. The title of "Prince of peace" is composed of his interpretations in relation to each of the four previous titles. Your eternity and its provision of peace are combined in Isaiah 57:15-19. He is a Prince who will personally subdue completely opposite enemies, banish all disturbing elements and thus bring peace to his people and to the Nations. That the angels announced the birth (Luke 2:14).
Your Government will far, peaceful and without end. Seated on the throne of David, will rule with judgment and righteousness. His zealous care to its people that it will comply. His zeal has two goals. Is a fire of indignation against all who mistreat his chosen people and a fire burning with a love so great for them and zeal for your welfare that should consume all infidelity in their midst (Song 8:6.7 and see Deuteronomy 5:9, 4:24, 6:15).
The zeal of the Apostle Paul about the Church at Corinth was only the expression of the zeal of the Lord by name. "I'm jealous," he says, "Because I'm jealous of you with zeal of God; because you have married with one Spouse, Christ, to introduce him as a pure Virgin. "(2 Corinthians 11:2). The cup of zeal had been put in hand at that Church in the first Epistle.
The trial of arrogance and oppression (9:8 to 10:4)
The promise of Isaiah 9:6.7, now are followed in Isaiah 9:8-10:4 for more complaints and warnings of impending doom. The country had to be reminded again that his condition was such that the darkness and evil and consequent difficulty would reach its climax before it was given the blessing and light promised. Although Ephraim be especially mentioned the passage involves the whole nation, as is evident from Isaiah 9:9. Ephraim was guilty of persist on hardness of heart. Despite the failure of its alliance with Syria, which broke under the attacks of Assyria, Tiglath-Pileser, there has been no repentance. Again the Prophet turns to the thunder of trial, splitting your message in four stanzas, each ending with the refrain, "With all this he parted from his wrath, but his hand is stretched out still" (vs. 12, 17, 21, 10:4).
Impassive in the face of previous punishment, Israel threatens with pride and arrogance to rebuild more gloriously than ever. But the Lord promises that they will be attacked by the Syrians in the East and Philistines from the West.
The elders and men of position are described as the "head", or "branch". Behind them follow the false prophets teaching lies. The latter were the "reeds" or "tail" (as the dog's tail wagging), delighting in his talented Cuddles. Both groups were "cut to one day." In Isaiah 9:16 the who guide the people desencaminham, and the led are eaten.
Such was the evil that the Lord could not have no joy in their young (which should have become powerful to keep the spiritual vitality of the nation) and the orphans and the widows (usually special targets of divine compassion (Deuteronomy 10:18) would not have obtained mercy. All were deviants, criminals and blasphemers. Then a second time Isaiah have to sayWith all this he parted from his wrath, but his hand is stretched out still"(Isaiah 9:17).
And now a third time warning of divine vengeance is given. Evil, whether on an individual or a nation, brings its own punishment. She destroys as fire burns a forest, starting by thorns and Thistles to burn the trees. With the civil war (see Isaiah 9:21) there will be cruelty, starvation and self-destruction (Isaiah 9:20). And a third time is pronounced the solemn declaration "With all this he parted from his wrath, but his hand is stretched out still. " The circumstances leading to these calamities are described in Nehemiah 9:9.
A "woe" is pronounced about the rulers who steal the needy, oppress the poor and write decrees unrighteous. When God's judgment comes, they will lose all the wealth they have won, without getting help. For the fourth time we have the words: "With all this he parted from his wrath, but his hand is stretched out still" (Isaiah 10:4).
R David Jones
For to Us a Child Is Born
1 Nevertheless the gloom will not be upon her who is distressed, As when at first He lightly esteemed The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, And afterward more heavily oppressed her, By the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, In Galilee of the Gentiles.
2 The people who walked in darkness Have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, Upon them a light has shined.
3 You have multiplied the nation And increased its joy; They rejoice before You According to the joy of harvest, As men rejoice when they divide the spoil.
4 For You have broken the yoke of his burden And the staff of his shoulder, The rod of his oppressor, As in the day of Midian.
5 For every warrior's sandal from the noisy battle, And garments rolled in blood, Will be used for burning and fuel of fire.
6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
Judgment on Arrogance and Oppression
8 The Lord sent a word against Jacob, And it has fallen on Israel.
9 All the people will know— Ephraim and the inhabitant of Samaria— Who say in pride and arrogance of heart:
10 "The bricks have fallen down, But we will rebuild with hewn stones; The sycamores are cut down, But we will replace them with cedars."
11 Therefore the LORD shall set up The adversaries of Rezin against him, And spur his enemies on,
12 The Syrians before and the Philistines behind; And they shall devour Israel with an open mouth. For all this His anger is not turned away, But His hand is stretched out still.
13 For the people do not turn to Him who strikes them, Nor do they seek the LORD of hosts.
14 Therefore the LORD will cut off head and tail from Israel, Palm branch and bulrush in one day.
15 The elder and honorable, he is the head; The prophet who teaches lies, he is the tail.
16 For the leaders of this people cause them to err, And those who are led by them are destroyed.
17 Therefore the Lord will have no joy in their young men, Nor have mercy on their fatherless and widows; For everyone is a hypocrite and an evildoer, And every mouth speaks folly. For all this His anger is not turned away, But His hand is stretched out still.
18 For wickedness burns as the fire; It shall devour the briers and thorns, And kindle in the thickets of the forest; They shall mount up like rising smoke.
19 Through the wrath of the LORD of hosts The land is burned up, And the people shall be as fuel for the fire; No man shall spare his brother.
20 And he shall snatch on the right hand And be hungry; He shall devour on the left hand And not be satisfied; Every man shall eat the flesh of his own arm.
21 Manasseh shall devour Ephraim, and Ephraim Manasseh; Together they shall be against Judah. For all this His anger is not turned away, But His hand is stretched out still.
Isaiah chapter 9
1 "Woe to those who decree unrighteous decrees, Who write misfortune, Which they have prescribed
2 To rob the needy of justice, And to take what is right from the poor of My people, That widows may be their prey, And that they may rob the fatherless.
3 What will you do in the day of punishment, And in the desolation which will come from afar? To whom will you flee for help? And where will you leave your glory?
4 Without Me they shall bow down among the prisoners, And they shall fall among the slain." For all this His anger is not turned away, But His hand is stretched out still.
Isaiah chapter 10, verses 1 to 4