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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
"The salvation of our God" - These words are added here by the Septuagint: το σωτηριον του Θεου, את ישועת אלהינו eth yesuath Eloheynu, as it is in the parallel place, Isa 52:10. The sentence is abrupt without it, the verb wanting its object; and I think it is genuine. Our English translation has supplied the word it, which is equivalent to this addition, from the Septuagint. This omission in the Hebrew text is ancient, being prior to the Chaldee, Syriac, and Vulgate Versions: but the words stand in all the copies of the Septuagint, and they are acknowledged by Luke, Luk 3:6. The whole of this verse is wanting in one of my oldest MSS.
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
The cry of the crier proceeds thus in Isa 40:5 : "And the glory of Jehovah will be revealed, and all flesh seeth together: for the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken it." The pret. cons. קנגלה is here apodosis imper. When the way is prepared for Jehovah the Coming One, the glory of the God of salvation will unveil itself (on the name Jehovah, which is applied to God, the absolute I, as living and revealing Himself in history, more especially in the history of salvation). His parousia is the revelation of His glory (Pe1 4:13). This revelation is made for the good of Israel, but not secretly or exclusively; for all the human race, called here designedly "all flesh" (kol bâsâr), will come to see it (compare Luk 3:6, "the salvation of God"). Man, because he is flesh, cannot see God without dying (Exo 33:20); but the future will fill up this gulf of separation. The object to the verb "see" is not what follows, as Rosenmller supposes, viz., "that the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken," for the word of promise which is here fulfilled is not one addressed to all flesh; nor does it mean, "see that Jehovah hath spoken with His own mouth," i.e., after having become man, as Stier maintains, for the verb required in this case would be מדבּר, not דּבּר. The clause, "for the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken it," is rather Isaiah's usual confirmation of the foregoing prophecy. Here the crier uses it to establish the certainty of what he foretells, provided that Israel will do what he summons it to perform.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
see it--The Septuagint for "it," has "the salvation of God." So Luk 3:6 (compare Luk 2:30, that is, Messiah); but the Evangelist probably took these words from Isa 52:10. for--rather, "All flesh shall see that the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken it" [BENGEL].
John Gill Bible Commentary
And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed..... Christ himself, who is the brightness of his Father's glory, and his own glory, as the glory of the of the only begotten of the Father; the glorious perfections of his nature, seen in the miracles wrought, and in the doctrines taught by him; the glory of the divine Father, in the face or person of Christ; and the glory of his attributes, in the work of salvation by him; all which is most clearly discerned in the glass of the Gospel, or in the ministry of the word, by John, Christ himself, and his apostles: and all flesh shall see it together; not the Jews only, but Gentiles also; not with their bodily eyes, but with the eyes of their understanding; even the salvation of the Lord, and his glory, as displayed in it, being set forth in the everlasting Gospel to the view of all; see Luk 3:7, for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it: that his glory should be revealed, and be visible to all, and therefore sure and certain; for what he has said he does, and what he has spoken he makes good. The Targum is, "for by the word of the Lord it is so decreed;'' and therefore shall be fulfilled.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
40:5 The future revelation of God’s glory would include the return of Judah from exile but would also go beyond it. The New Testament confirmed that the revelation of God’s glory came in Jesus Christ (John 1:14; Heb 1:3). • The Lord has spoken: The coming salvation and judgment would certainly occur because the Lord, who keeps his word, had declared it (see Isa 1:20; 58:14).
Isaiah 40:5
Prepare the Way for the LORD
4Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain. 5And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”
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The Heart of God in the Wilderness
By Carter Conlon2.5K50:12WildernessISA 40:5JER 29:11LAM 3:22EZK 36:26DAN 2:22HOS 2:14ROM 1:18In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the depth of God's love for humanity. He highlights the lack of revelation and vision in society, which leads to moral decay and lawlessness. The preacher encourages believers to speak up and share the truth in their workplaces and with young people who are searching for answers. He also addresses the lies that society tells about the existence of God and the distortion of His image. The sermon references the book of Hosea and emphasizes the heart of God in the wilderness.
Justification by Faith
By John Murray2.1K53:06JustificationISA 40:5ISA 56:1ROM 1:16ROM 3:21ROM 3:28In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and authority of the word of God. He highlights that when confronted with the message of the gospel, one is confronted with the voice of the living God. The gospel is described as the power of God unto salvation, able to lift people out of their sinful condition. The preacher also emphasizes the importance of faith that looks to the righteousness of God, rather than relying on oneself. Overall, the sermon emphasizes the transformative power of the gospel and the need for faith in God's righteousness.
Joseph's Bones
By C.H. Spurgeon1.8K47:39GEN 50:24PSA 90:17PSA 110:1ISA 40:5HEB 11:22In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the words of Joseph on his deathbed and highlights the power of faith. The speaker emphasizes that Joseph's faith was firm in the fulfillment of God's covenant, even though he may not have known the specific details of how it would happen. The sermon also discusses the endurance of true faith under various tests, including worldly prosperity. The speaker encourages the audience to have faith in the future of the Church and the ultimate reign of Jesus Christ over all the earth. Additionally, the sermon concludes with the assurance of the resurrection and the hope of being reunited with God in the afterlife.
Can God Speak to You
By Carter Conlon1.6K50:24PSA 95:7ISA 40:5LUK 3:2LUK 7:29JHN 1:6HEB 10:22HEB 12:25REV 3:20This sermon emphasizes the importance of being able to hear and respond to God's voice, highlighting the need for repentance, humility, and complete surrender to God's will. It challenges listeners to agree with God's counsel, turn away from sin, and embrace the fullness of life offered through Jesus Christ, especially in preparation for challenging times ahead.
The Glory of Christmas
By John Vissers1.1K28:00ChristmasISA 40:5ISA 60:1LUK 2:8LUK 2:20In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a family who had lost a loved one and were struggling with the meaning of Christmas. The father, who worked at the post office, was sorting through letters to Santa Claus when he was reminded of the glory of Christmas. The preacher then goes on to explain the glory of the shepherds' experience on the first Christmas, as they heard the good news of Jesus' birth. The preacher emphasizes that the glory of Christmas lies in the gospel of Jesus Christ, which has the power to transform lives.
Holy Spirit and Revival
By Manley Beasley69836:23Holy Spirit2CH 7:14ISA 40:3ISA 40:5MAT 3:3MAT 5:16MAT 6:33ACT 3:19In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the unprecedented nature of a global movement that is about to take place. He believes that there will be a concentration of individuals with different gifts within the realm of evangelism, all working together to bring the message of God to people around the world. The speaker refers to the prophecy in Isaiah 40, where it is said that every valley will be exalted, every mountain and hill will be made low, and the crooked will be made straight. He relates this to the responsibility of believers to prepare the way for the Lord and when this is done, the glory of the Lord will be revealed and all people will see it. The speaker also shares a personal experience of facing a period of hardship and illness, which he believes was a significant turning point in his life and a reminder of the importance of being serious and committed in our relationship with God.
Tertullian
By John Gill0PredestinationElection and ReprobationISA 40:5John Gill discusses Tertullian's contributions to the understanding of predestination, emphasizing his insights into the doctrines of election and reprobation. Tertullian, an early Christian writer from Carthage, highlights the importance of the church as the body of Christ and the necessity of distinguishing between the elect and the reprobate. He suggests that God's judgment involves both salvation and punishment, and that election cannot exist without reprobation. Despite some ambiguity in Tertullian's writings regarding the role of human works in election, Gill clarifies that these should be understood within the broader context of divine providence. Ultimately, Tertullian's reflections invite deeper contemplation on the nature of faith and God's sovereignty.
The Purpose of Revival
By Colin Peckham02CH 7:12CH 7:3PSA 29:2PSA 85:6ISA 40:5JHN 1:142CO 4:6JAS 4:8Colin Peckham preaches on the purpose of revival, emphasizing that it is not for our own glory, the salvation of souls, or the blessing of Christians, but for the glory of God. Revival is about beholding the glory of the Lord, seeing Jesus in His fullness, and experiencing His power and presence. The produce of revival is a sense of awe, unworthiness, and joyfulness, leading to worship, praise, and a deep desire for God to pour out His Spirit.
The Visible and Glorious Manifestation of Jehovah Over the Earth and in the Earth
By Arno Clemens Gaebelein0EXO 13:21ISA 40:5HAB 2:14ZEC 14:5MAT 17:5ACT 1:11COL 3:42TH 2:1REV 19:11Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the bright and wonderful prophecies of the visible and glorious manifestation of Jehovah, emphasizing the literal fulfillment of these promises as real assurances from God. The Divine person to be revealed is Jehovah-Jesus, the God-man, who will come in power and glory, fulfilling the Old Testament prophecies. Various Old Testament passages, such as Psalms, Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Zechariah, vividly describe the majestic appearance and power of Jehovah's manifestation, pointing to the future event of His return. The New Testament aligns with these prophecies, affirming the visible and glorious return of our Lord Jesus Christ in power and great glory.
- Adam Clarke
- Keil-Delitzsch
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
"The salvation of our God" - These words are added here by the Septuagint: το σωτηριον του Θεου, את ישועת אלהינו eth yesuath Eloheynu, as it is in the parallel place, Isa 52:10. The sentence is abrupt without it, the verb wanting its object; and I think it is genuine. Our English translation has supplied the word it, which is equivalent to this addition, from the Septuagint. This omission in the Hebrew text is ancient, being prior to the Chaldee, Syriac, and Vulgate Versions: but the words stand in all the copies of the Septuagint, and they are acknowledged by Luke, Luk 3:6. The whole of this verse is wanting in one of my oldest MSS.
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
The cry of the crier proceeds thus in Isa 40:5 : "And the glory of Jehovah will be revealed, and all flesh seeth together: for the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken it." The pret. cons. קנגלה is here apodosis imper. When the way is prepared for Jehovah the Coming One, the glory of the God of salvation will unveil itself (on the name Jehovah, which is applied to God, the absolute I, as living and revealing Himself in history, more especially in the history of salvation). His parousia is the revelation of His glory (Pe1 4:13). This revelation is made for the good of Israel, but not secretly or exclusively; for all the human race, called here designedly "all flesh" (kol bâsâr), will come to see it (compare Luk 3:6, "the salvation of God"). Man, because he is flesh, cannot see God without dying (Exo 33:20); but the future will fill up this gulf of separation. The object to the verb "see" is not what follows, as Rosenmller supposes, viz., "that the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken," for the word of promise which is here fulfilled is not one addressed to all flesh; nor does it mean, "see that Jehovah hath spoken with His own mouth," i.e., after having become man, as Stier maintains, for the verb required in this case would be מדבּר, not דּבּר. The clause, "for the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken it," is rather Isaiah's usual confirmation of the foregoing prophecy. Here the crier uses it to establish the certainty of what he foretells, provided that Israel will do what he summons it to perform.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
see it--The Septuagint for "it," has "the salvation of God." So Luk 3:6 (compare Luk 2:30, that is, Messiah); but the Evangelist probably took these words from Isa 52:10. for--rather, "All flesh shall see that the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken it" [BENGEL].
John Gill Bible Commentary
And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed..... Christ himself, who is the brightness of his Father's glory, and his own glory, as the glory of the of the only begotten of the Father; the glorious perfections of his nature, seen in the miracles wrought, and in the doctrines taught by him; the glory of the divine Father, in the face or person of Christ; and the glory of his attributes, in the work of salvation by him; all which is most clearly discerned in the glass of the Gospel, or in the ministry of the word, by John, Christ himself, and his apostles: and all flesh shall see it together; not the Jews only, but Gentiles also; not with their bodily eyes, but with the eyes of their understanding; even the salvation of the Lord, and his glory, as displayed in it, being set forth in the everlasting Gospel to the view of all; see Luk 3:7, for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it: that his glory should be revealed, and be visible to all, and therefore sure and certain; for what he has said he does, and what he has spoken he makes good. The Targum is, "for by the word of the Lord it is so decreed;'' and therefore shall be fulfilled.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
40:5 The future revelation of God’s glory would include the return of Judah from exile but would also go beyond it. The New Testament confirmed that the revelation of God’s glory came in Jesus Christ (John 1:14; Heb 1:3). • The Lord has spoken: The coming salvation and judgment would certainly occur because the Lord, who keeps his word, had declared it (see Isa 1:20; 58:14).