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Isaiah 27:5
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- Adam Clarke
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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Or "Ah" - For או o I read אוי oi, as it was at first in a MS. The י yod was easily lost, being followed by another י yod.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Or--Else; the only alternative, if Israel's enemies wish to escape being "burnt together." strength--rather, "the refuge which I afford" [MAURER]. "Take hold," refers to the horns of the altar which fugitives often laid hold of as an asylum (Kg1 1:50; Kg1 2:28). Jesus is God's "strength," or "refuge" which sinners must repair to and take hold of, if they are to have "peace" with God (Isa 45:24; Rom 5:1; Eph 2:14; compare Job 22:21).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Or let him take hold of my strength,.... Not on the law, as the Targum and Kimchi; but on Christ, as Jerom rightly interprets it; who is the strength and power of God, the man of his right hand he has made strong for himself; a strong tower, as the word signifies, a rock of defence, to whom saints may betake themselves, and be safe; in him they have righteousness and strength; in him is everlasting strength. The sense is, let the people of God, any and everyone of them, when afflicted and chastised by him particularly, and are ready to conclude that he is wroth with them, and is dealing with them in hot displeasure; let such look to Christ, and lay hold, and a strong hold, on him by faith, which will be greatly to their advantage and support. The Targum and Jarchi render translated "or", by "if"; and then the words are to be read thus, "if he will", or "should, take hold of my strength", or fortress (s); or, as some render them, "O that he would (t)", &c.; it follows, that he may make peace with me, and he shall make peace with me; or rather, "he shall make peace with me, peace shall he make with me". The phrase is doubled for the certainty of it; and the meaning is, not that the believer who lays hold by faith on Christ, Jehovah's strength, shall make peace with him; which is not in the power of any person to do, no, not the believer by his faith, repentance, or good works; but Christ the power of God, on whom he lays hold, he shall make peace, as he has, by the blood of his cross, and as the only peacemaker; and hereby the believer may see himself reconciled to God, and at peace with him; and therefore may comfortably conclude, under every providence, that there is no fury in God towards him. (s) "si prehenderit munitionem meam", Noldius. (t) "Utiuam, O si apprehenderit munitionem meam", Forerius.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
27:5 God expects all his people to turn to him and to trust him for help. • Let them make peace with me is God’s offer of reconciliation for his people.
Isaiah 27:5
The LORD’s Vineyard
4I am not angry. If only thorns and briers confronted Me, I would march and trample them, I would burn them to the ground. 5Or let them lay claim to My protection; let them make peace with Me— yes, let them make peace with Me.”
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Peniel
By Henry Law0GEN 32:30PSA 139:7ISA 27:5ISA 62:7ISA 64:7HOS 12:4MAT 7:7HEB 4:16JAS 4:21JN 5:14Henry Law preaches on the story of Jacob at Peniel, emphasizing the importance of faith and prayer in experiencing God's presence and receiving His blessings. Jacob's unwavering faith and persistent prayer led to a life-changing encounter with God, where he wrestled with the Divine and received a new name, Israel, signifying his victory and princely power with God and men. Law encourages believers to seek their own Peniel moments, where they can see God face to face, have their lives preserved, and experience His presence in every aspect of their lives.
The Lord Our Peace
By Octavius Winslow0Peace in ChristThe Atonement of JesusISA 26:3ISA 27:5JHN 14:27ROM 5:1EPH 2:14PHP 4:7COL 3:152TH 3:161TI 2:5HEB 7:25Octavius Winslow emphasizes that Jesus is our peace, highlighting the importance of understanding that true peace comes not from our own efforts but from Christ himself. He explains that peace is a foundational grace of the Spirit, accessible to believers even in the absence of joy, and that it is through faith in Jesus and His atoning work that we can experience this peace. Winslow encourages believers to anchor their faith in Christ, who bore our sins and secured our reconciliation with God, ensuring that we can find peace even amidst life's storms. He reminds us that maintaining our peace requires vigilance against temptation and a close walk with Jesus, who is the source of our tranquility. Ultimately, the sermon reassures us that God's peace, which surpasses all understanding, is available to those who trust in Him.
Letter 186.
By James Bourne0PSA 25:14PSA 34:18PSA 62:8PRO 28:13ISA 27:5ISA 40:11ISA 55:6LUK 5:32JAS 4:8James Bourne delivers a heartfelt message to W. B., emphasizing that God is actively working in his soul and urging him to pray for discernment to respond to God's reproof. Bourne advises W. B. to humbly acknowledge his guilt before the compassionate Savior, who calls sinners to repentance. He warns that God will not release W. B. until all conflicts are resolved, urging him to grasp onto Christ's strength for reconciliation. Bourne encourages W. B. to seek earnestly, reminding him that God's judgments are deep but there is always a way out for those who tremble before Him.
Strength in Christ
By Mary Wilder Tileston0PSA 18:32ISA 27:5ROM 8:371CO 10:132CO 12:9EPH 6:10PHP 4:13JAS 4:71JN 4:4Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the power of Christ's strength within us, emphasizing the need for a deliberate surrender of faith to Him and drawing upon His strength in moments of weakness and temptation. She highlights the importance of realizing that we are in Christ, and He is in us through His Spirit, enabling us to overcome our weaknesses and the power of evil. By forming a habit of victory through faith and reliance on Christ's strength, we can experience His everlasting love and triumph over our struggles.
Repent or Perish
By A.W. Pink0SalvationRepentancePRO 28:13ISA 27:5MAT 21:32MRK 1:15ACT 5:31ACT 17:30ACT 20:212CO 7:10A.W. Pink emphasizes the critical necessity of repentance for salvation, asserting that it is a prerequisite for true belief in Christ. He explains that repentance involves a heartfelt acknowledgment of one's rebellion against God and a sincere desire to turn away from sin. Pink highlights that God commands all people to repent, as it is essential for making peace with Him and recognizing His rightful authority over our lives. He warns that without true repentance, one cannot receive Christ and will face eternal consequences. The sermon concludes with a call to action, urging listeners to seek genuine repentance and turn to God for mercy.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Or "Ah" - For או o I read אוי oi, as it was at first in a MS. The י yod was easily lost, being followed by another י yod.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Or--Else; the only alternative, if Israel's enemies wish to escape being "burnt together." strength--rather, "the refuge which I afford" [MAURER]. "Take hold," refers to the horns of the altar which fugitives often laid hold of as an asylum (Kg1 1:50; Kg1 2:28). Jesus is God's "strength," or "refuge" which sinners must repair to and take hold of, if they are to have "peace" with God (Isa 45:24; Rom 5:1; Eph 2:14; compare Job 22:21).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Or let him take hold of my strength,.... Not on the law, as the Targum and Kimchi; but on Christ, as Jerom rightly interprets it; who is the strength and power of God, the man of his right hand he has made strong for himself; a strong tower, as the word signifies, a rock of defence, to whom saints may betake themselves, and be safe; in him they have righteousness and strength; in him is everlasting strength. The sense is, let the people of God, any and everyone of them, when afflicted and chastised by him particularly, and are ready to conclude that he is wroth with them, and is dealing with them in hot displeasure; let such look to Christ, and lay hold, and a strong hold, on him by faith, which will be greatly to their advantage and support. The Targum and Jarchi render translated "or", by "if"; and then the words are to be read thus, "if he will", or "should, take hold of my strength", or fortress (s); or, as some render them, "O that he would (t)", &c.; it follows, that he may make peace with me, and he shall make peace with me; or rather, "he shall make peace with me, peace shall he make with me". The phrase is doubled for the certainty of it; and the meaning is, not that the believer who lays hold by faith on Christ, Jehovah's strength, shall make peace with him; which is not in the power of any person to do, no, not the believer by his faith, repentance, or good works; but Christ the power of God, on whom he lays hold, he shall make peace, as he has, by the blood of his cross, and as the only peacemaker; and hereby the believer may see himself reconciled to God, and at peace with him; and therefore may comfortably conclude, under every providence, that there is no fury in God towards him. (s) "si prehenderit munitionem meam", Noldius. (t) "Utiuam, O si apprehenderit munitionem meam", Forerius.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
27:5 God expects all his people to turn to him and to trust him for help. • Let them make peace with me is God’s offer of reconciliation for his people.