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Isaiah 27:3
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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Lest any hurt it, I will keep it night and day - "I will take care of her by night; and by day I will keep guard over her" - For פן יפקד pen yiphkod, lest any visit it, the Syriac read ואפקד veephkod, and I will visit it. Twenty MSS. of Kennicott's, fourteen of De Rossi's, and two of my own, and six editions read אפקד ephkod, I will visit, in the first person.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
lest any hurt it--attack it [MAURER]. "Lest aught be wanting in her" [HORSLEY].
John Gill Bible Commentary
I the Lord do keep it,.... The vineyard, the church, not only by his ministers, called the keepers of it, Sol 8:12 but by himself, by his own power; for unless he keeps it, who is Israel's keeper, the watchmen wake in vain; he keeps his church and people from sin, that it does not reign over them; and from Satan's temptations, that they are not destroyed by them; and from the malice of the world, and the poison of false teachers, that they are not ruined thereby; and from a final and total falling away; the Lord's preservation of his church and people will be very manifest in the latter day: I will water it every moment; both more immediately with the dews of his grace, and the discoveries of his love; that being like dew, it comes from above, is according to the sovereign will of God, without the desert of man falls in the night, silently, gently, and insensibly, and greatly refreshes and makes fruitful, Hos 14:5 and more immediately by the ministry of the word and ordinances, by his ministers, the preachers of the Gospel, who water as well as plant, Co1 3:6 these are the clouds he sends about to let down the rain of the Gospel upon his church and people, by which they are revived, refreshed, and made fruitful, Isa 5:6 and this being done "every moment", shows, as the care of God, and his constant regard to his people, so that without the frequent communications of his grace, and the constant ministration of his word and ordinances, they would wither and become fruitless; but, by means of these, they are as a watered garden, whose springs fail not, Isa 58:11, lest any hurt it; as would Satan, who goes about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour; and the men of the world, who are the boar out of the wood, and the wild beast out of the field, that would waste and destroy the vineyard; and false teachers, who are the foxes that would spoil the vines, Pe1 5:8 but, to prevent any such hurt and damage, the Lord undertakes to keep the church, his vineyard, himself, which he repeats with some addition, to declare the certainty of it; or, "lest he visit it" (m); that is, an enemy, as some (n) supply it; lest he should break down the hedge, and push into it, and waste it; or Jehovah himself, that is, as Gussetius (o) interprets it, while Jehovah the Father, Isa 27:1, is striking leviathan, or inflicting his judgments upon his enemies, Jehovah the Son promises to take care of his vineyard, the church, that the visitation does not affect them, and they are not hurt by it, but are safe and secure from it; which is a much better sense than that of Kimchi mentioned by him, I will water it every moment, "that not one leaf of it should fail"; the same is observed by Ben Melech, as the sense given by Donesh Ben Labrat: I will keep it night and day; that is, continually, for he never slumbers nor sleeps; he has kept, and will keep, his church and people, through all the vicissitudes of night and day, of adversity and prosperity, they come into: how great is the condescension of the Lord to take upon him the irrigation and preservation of his people! how dear and precious must they be to him! and what a privilege is it to be in such a plantation as this, watered and defended by the Lord himself! (m) "ne forte visitet eum", Munster, Pagninus, Tigurine version. (n) So Munster, Pagninus, Vatablus, and Ben Melech. (o) Comment. Ebr. p. 668, 669.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
27:3 God identifies himself as the Lord of the covenant to assure his people that what he says and does is reliable (see Exod 6:2-3). The phrase is used many times throughout Isaiah. • watch . . . watering . . . watch: The Lord will provide even greater care and protection for his ultimate vineyard than he did for Israel, his first vineyard (see Isa 5:1-2).
Isaiah 27:3
The LORD’s Vineyard
2In that day: “Sing about a fruitful vineyard. 3I, the LORD, am its keeper; I water it continually. I guard it night and day so no one can disturb it; 4I am not angry. If only thorns and briers confronted Me, I would march and trample them, I would burn them to the ground.
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(Isaiah) How to Have Perfect Peace
By David Guzik1.0K43:46PSA 46:10ISA 26:20ISA 27:3ISA 27:6MAT 6:33PHP 4:7In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of trusting in the Lord and keeping our minds stayed on Him. He encourages the audience to spend time with God and allow Him to take care of them. The speaker highlights the glorious result of trusting in the Lord, which is the blossoming and fruitfulness of our lives. The sermon also mentions the destiny of the city of man, which will be brought down by the Lord, while the way of the upright is one of uprightness. Additionally, the sermon mentions a prophecy from Isaiah about God's people finding refuge in secure chambers during a time of indignation.
Divine Cultivation
By C.H. Spurgeon0Divine CareTrust in God's PromisesPSA 121:3ISA 27:3C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the divine care and cultivation that God provides for His people, as illustrated in Isaiah 27:3. He highlights that God personally tends to His vineyard, ensuring it is watered and protected at all times, which assures believers of their growth and fruitfulness. Spurgeon reassures that with God as our Guardian, we need not fear any disturbances or threats, for His promises are steadfast and powerful. The repeated assurance of 'I will' from God instills confidence in believers to face challenges, leading to a response of praise and trust in His unwavering commitment.
Kept by the Power of God
By Andrew Murray0Faith and TrustDivine ProtectionPSA 91:1ISA 27:3JHN 4:50JHN 13:34ROM 8:282CO 12:7EPH 3:20PHP 2:13HEB 11:11PE 1:5Andrew Murray emphasizes the dual truths of being 'Kept by the Power of God' and 'Kept through Faith' as essential for believers. He explains that God's power is all-encompassing, ensuring that every part of our being is safeguarded, while our faith is the means through which we experience this divine keeping. Murray illustrates that just as a father prepares an inheritance for his children, God not only preserves our heavenly inheritance but also keeps us on earth for it. He encourages believers to trust in God's omnipotence and to recognize their own helplessness, leading to a life of continuous faith and fellowship with God. Ultimately, Murray calls for a covenant with God, trusting Him to keep us moment by moment.
The Husbandman
By Andrew Murray0Trust in God's ProvisionDependence On GodPSA 121:2ISA 27:3MAT 6:26JHN 14:10JHN 15:1ROM 11:362CO 9:8PHP 4:19COL 1:17JAS 1:17Andrew Murray emphasizes the profound relationship between God as the Husbandman and Jesus as the true Vine, illustrating that just as a vine relies on its husbandman for growth and sustenance, so too does Christ depend on the Father for everything. This dependence is mirrored in the lives of believers, who must recognize their utter reliance on God for spiritual growth and fruitfulness. Murray encourages Christians to trust in God's provision and care, affirming that the same love and attention God gives to Christ extends to each believer. The sermon highlights the importance of acknowledging God's role in our lives and the necessity of surrendering to His will. Ultimately, it calls for a deep faith in the Husbandman who nurtures and cultivates our spiritual lives.
Love Him Because of His Love to You
By Thomas Shepard0PSA 2:12PRO 8:17ISA 27:3JER 3:8HOS 11:4JHN 1:12Thomas Shepard preaches about the incredible love of the Lord Jesus towards all, desiring to be espoused to each soul. This love is real, fervent, constant, and pure, demonstrated through God's continuous pursuit and longing for our hearts. Despite our unworthiness, God's love remains unwavering, always seeking our return and offering mercy and grace.
Watering
By F.B. Meyer0Spiritual NourishmentGod's CareISA 27:3JHN 15:1F.B. Meyer emphasizes the constant care and nurturing that God provides to our spirits, likening it to the essential watering of a vineyard in a harsh climate. He illustrates how God's love refreshes us in moments of temptation and discipline, often in subtle ways that we may overlook. Meyer encourages us to recognize the myriad ways God waters our souls, from gentle reminders to profound insights, ensuring we remain vibrant and fruitful. He concludes with a call to produce abundant spiritual fruit that pleases our divine Gardener.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Lest any hurt it, I will keep it night and day - "I will take care of her by night; and by day I will keep guard over her" - For פן יפקד pen yiphkod, lest any visit it, the Syriac read ואפקד veephkod, and I will visit it. Twenty MSS. of Kennicott's, fourteen of De Rossi's, and two of my own, and six editions read אפקד ephkod, I will visit, in the first person.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
lest any hurt it--attack it [MAURER]. "Lest aught be wanting in her" [HORSLEY].
John Gill Bible Commentary
I the Lord do keep it,.... The vineyard, the church, not only by his ministers, called the keepers of it, Sol 8:12 but by himself, by his own power; for unless he keeps it, who is Israel's keeper, the watchmen wake in vain; he keeps his church and people from sin, that it does not reign over them; and from Satan's temptations, that they are not destroyed by them; and from the malice of the world, and the poison of false teachers, that they are not ruined thereby; and from a final and total falling away; the Lord's preservation of his church and people will be very manifest in the latter day: I will water it every moment; both more immediately with the dews of his grace, and the discoveries of his love; that being like dew, it comes from above, is according to the sovereign will of God, without the desert of man falls in the night, silently, gently, and insensibly, and greatly refreshes and makes fruitful, Hos 14:5 and more immediately by the ministry of the word and ordinances, by his ministers, the preachers of the Gospel, who water as well as plant, Co1 3:6 these are the clouds he sends about to let down the rain of the Gospel upon his church and people, by which they are revived, refreshed, and made fruitful, Isa 5:6 and this being done "every moment", shows, as the care of God, and his constant regard to his people, so that without the frequent communications of his grace, and the constant ministration of his word and ordinances, they would wither and become fruitless; but, by means of these, they are as a watered garden, whose springs fail not, Isa 58:11, lest any hurt it; as would Satan, who goes about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour; and the men of the world, who are the boar out of the wood, and the wild beast out of the field, that would waste and destroy the vineyard; and false teachers, who are the foxes that would spoil the vines, Pe1 5:8 but, to prevent any such hurt and damage, the Lord undertakes to keep the church, his vineyard, himself, which he repeats with some addition, to declare the certainty of it; or, "lest he visit it" (m); that is, an enemy, as some (n) supply it; lest he should break down the hedge, and push into it, and waste it; or Jehovah himself, that is, as Gussetius (o) interprets it, while Jehovah the Father, Isa 27:1, is striking leviathan, or inflicting his judgments upon his enemies, Jehovah the Son promises to take care of his vineyard, the church, that the visitation does not affect them, and they are not hurt by it, but are safe and secure from it; which is a much better sense than that of Kimchi mentioned by him, I will water it every moment, "that not one leaf of it should fail"; the same is observed by Ben Melech, as the sense given by Donesh Ben Labrat: I will keep it night and day; that is, continually, for he never slumbers nor sleeps; he has kept, and will keep, his church and people, through all the vicissitudes of night and day, of adversity and prosperity, they come into: how great is the condescension of the Lord to take upon him the irrigation and preservation of his people! how dear and precious must they be to him! and what a privilege is it to be in such a plantation as this, watered and defended by the Lord himself! (m) "ne forte visitet eum", Munster, Pagninus, Tigurine version. (n) So Munster, Pagninus, Vatablus, and Ben Melech. (o) Comment. Ebr. p. 668, 669.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
27:3 God identifies himself as the Lord of the covenant to assure his people that what he says and does is reliable (see Exod 6:2-3). The phrase is used many times throughout Isaiah. • watch . . . watering . . . watch: The Lord will provide even greater care and protection for his ultimate vineyard than he did for Israel, his first vineyard (see Isa 5:1-2).