Come, my people, &c. — These two verses are supposed not to belong to the song which takes up the preceding part of the chapter, but to be an address of the prophet to the people of God on the contents of it. B. C. 612. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible by Matthew Henry. Thou wilt keep him in peace; in perfect peace, inward peace, outward peace, peace with God, peace of conscience, peace at all times, in all events. And this is written for the support and assistance of the faith and hope of God's people in all ages, even those upon whom the ends of the world have come. Let us keep close to the Lord, and separate from the world; and let us seek comfort in secret prayer. Before, prayer came drop by drop; now they pour it out, it comes now like water from a fountain. Genesis 6, Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on the Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at … When dangers threaten, it is good to retire and lie hid; when we commend ourselves to God to hide us, he will hide us either under heaven or in heaven. Isaiah chapter 20 KJV (King James Version) 1 In the year that Tartan came unto Ashdod, (when Sargon the king of Assyria sent him,) and fought against Ashdod, and took it;. Thus we shall be safe and happy in the midst of tribulations. Every creature, every business, any way serviceable to our comfort, God makes to be so; he makes that work for us which seemed to make against us. The gates of this city shall be open. Isaiah 26:19 : Isaiah 26:21 >> Isaiah 26:1-21. In that day: The context from Isaiah 24 and 25 points to the day of the Messiah’s ultimate triumph, the day when the Messiah reigns over Israel, and over all the world. Geneva Notes (1560) John Gill’s Commentary Matthew Henry’s Commentary Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. No es sino por corto tiempo, como si fuera por un momentito; cuando termine, parecerá como nada. To rejoice in hope of a glorious deliverance, which should be as a resurrection to them (Isaiah 26:19), and to retire in the expectation of it, Isaiah 26:20,21. Abiding in him, the believer is safe. No, let him repose himself in his God. enter thou into thy chambers; alluding to persons abroad in the fields, who, when they perceive a storm coming, make haste home, and get into their houses, and into the more retired and safer parts of them, till it is over; or to the Israelites, who kept within the doors, while the destroying angel passed through the land of Egypt; or to Rahab and her family being within her house, when Jericho was destroyed: these "chambers" may be taken literally for places of prayer and devotion; prayer being very proper to have recourse unto in times of trouble, and which as it should be performed by single persons privately, Matthew 6:6 which text is a comment on this; and perhaps respect may be had to the manner of the performance of it by societies, in times of great persecution; so it is the safety of God's people; and there is nothing better for them, in times of trouble, than to commit themselves to God in prayer, and to his divine protection: and it may be that God himself, and the perfections of his nature, are here meant by "chambers"; his name is a strong tower, whither the righteous run and are safe, Proverbs 18:10 and every perfection in him is as a chamber in this tower, where the saints betaking themselves may securely lodge, till the trouble is over; as the everlasting love of God, which changes not, and therefore the sons of Jacob are not consumed; the faithfulness of God, in his covenant and promises, which never fails; and his power, in which they are kept, as in a garrison, 1 Peter 1:5 and these chambers may not be unfitly applied to Christ and to his blood and righteousness, who is a hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the storm, a strong hold for prisoners of hope; in whose person are rest, peace, and safety in the midst of trouble; whose righteousness secures from condemnation and wrath; and not good works, as the Targum, which it says will protect in a time of distress; but the righteousness of Christ will, as also his precious blood; which was typified by the blood of the passover lamb, sprinkled on the door posts of the Israelites, whereby they were preserved by the destroying angel; and was signified by the scarlet thread in Rahab's window, the token by which her house was known, and so all in it saved. Trust in the Lord for that peace, that portion, which will be for ever. The way of the just is evenness, a steady course of obedience and holy conversation. (20,21). a. The cause opposed to God and his kingdom will sink at last. Thus we shall be safe and happy in the midst of tribulations. isa 26:0 The Divine mercies encourage to confidence in God(Isa 26:5-11) His judgments. Isaiah 26:20 (King James Version) ... John Wesley's Notes Matthew Henry People's Commentary (NT) Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) Scofield: Definitions: Interlinear: Library: Topical Studies: X-References: Commentaries: Matthew Henry. To rejoice in hope of a glorious deliverance, which should be as a resurrection to them (Isaiah 26:19), and to retire in the expectation of it, Isaiah 26:20,21. Vv. (Isa 26:20-21) The promise of refuge in the time of great indignation. See our need of afflictions. And he did so, walking naked and barefoot. In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: “We have a strong city; God will appoint salvation for walls and bulwarks. VII. 26:20,21 When dangers threaten, it is good to retire and lie hid; when we commend ourselves to God to hide us, he will hide us either under heaven or in heaven. Cuando amenazan los peligros es bueno retirarse y esconderse; cuando nos encomendamos a Dios para que nos esconda, nos ocultará bajo el cielo o en el cielo. They had been slaves of sin and Satan; but by the Divine grace they were taught to look to be set free from all former masters. Salvation is established as walls and ramparts. 1. His resurrection from the dead was an earnest of all the deliverance foretold. Read Isaiah 26:1-4 Verse 1-4 — "That day," seems to mean when the New Testament Babylon shall be levelled with the ground. Babylon was taken in a single night (see the notes at Isaiah 13; 14), and the call here is for the people of God to be calm while this battle should rage in which the city should be taken. Commentary on Isaiah 40:18-26 (Read Isaiah 40:18-26 ) Whatever we esteem or love, fear or hope in, more than God, that creature we make equal with God, though we do not make images or worship them. Isaiah. The Punishment of the Philistines. But there is hardly any truth more frequently repeated in Scripture, than God's determined purpose to punish the workers of iniquity. Whatever we trust to the world for, it will last only for a moment; but those who trust in God shall not only find in him, but shall receive from him, strength that will carry them to that blessedness which is for ever. Though we come ever so early, we shall find God ready to receive us. Let us then acknowledge him in all our ways, and rely on him in all trials. The Sure Refuge. It is our duty, and will be our comfort, to wait for God, to keep up holy desires toward him in the darkest and most discouraging times. Until the indignation ... - Not, as Lowth supposes, the indignation of God against his people, but the storm of his indignation against their enemies the Babylonians. Come, my people, enter you into your chambers, and shut your doors about you: hide yourself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be over. Read Isaiah 26 commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. (Isa 26:12-19) His people exhorted to wait upon Him. Thus we shall be safe and happy in the midst of tribulations. Isaiah 26:20-21. 4 For Gaza shall be forsaken, and Ashkelon a desolation: they shall drive out Ashdod at … In this verse he exhorts the children of God to exercise patience, to shut themselves up, and to bear with moderation their troubles and afflictions, and to stand unmoved in opposition to the fierce tempests which seemed likely to overwhelm them. The power of his grace, like the dew or rain, which causes the herbs that seem dead to revive, would raise his church from the lowest state. The unchangeable promise and covenant of the Lord are the walls of the church of God. Resources » Matthew Henry's Commentary » Isaiah » Chapter 26 » Verses 20–21 Verses 20–21 These two verses are supposed not to belong to the song which takes up the rest of the chapter, but to begin a new matter, and to be rather an introduction to the following chapter than the conclusion of this. Study the bible online using commentary on Isaiah 26 and more! (Isa 26:20, Isa 26:21) Deliverance promised.Isaiah 26:1. isa 26:1 "That day," seems to mean when the New Testament Babylon shall be levelled with the ground. For a little moment - Implying that the war would not rage long. All Rights Reserved. Afflictions bring us to secret prayer. 1 p. 176 FT429 Μετωνυμία , or metonymy , denotes that figure of rhetoric by which one word is exchanged for another on account of a connection of idea, such as, “Moses and the prophets,” for their works, or, as in this passage, the “hand” for the works performed by it. Earmark Isaiah 26:20. You will keep the mind that is dependent on You in perfect peace, for it is trusting in You. But because the Christian looks for these things, shall he be restless and dismayed? Así, pues, estaremos a salvo y felices en medio de las tribulaciones. They will go on in their evil ways, because they will not consider what a God he is whose laws they persist in despising. Online Resource Library Return to PrayerRequest.com | Commentary Index | Bible Index | Search | Prayer Request Matthew Henry Commentary - Isaiah (Show All Books) Verse Commentaries: See Commentary on Isaiah, vol. Scorners and the secure will shortly feel, what now they will not believe, that it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. © 2020 Christianity.com. Consider Christ as the Speaker addressing his church. We have a strong city: Since cities c… ... Just as Isaiah … B. C. 718. Some of the ancients, by "chambers", understand the graves, and not amiss; especially if the words are to be considered in connection with the preceding, thus, since the dead saints will arise as sure as Christ is risen, and in like manner as he, and those that sleep in the dust of the earth will awake and sing, then do not be afraid of death and the grave; enter here, as into your bedchambers; where, being taken away from the evil to come, you will enter into peace, lie down and rest on your beds, in the utmost secrecy and safety, until the resurrection morn; while storms of divine wrath fall upon a wicked and ungodly world; see Isaiah 57:1. and shut thy doors about thee; a phrase expressive of safety and secrecy, and may be applied to the several things above mentioned: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast; not the indignation of Satan, or of wicked persecutors against the saints, but the indignation of God; and that not upon his own people, or on the Jewish nation, but on a wicked world; not in hell, for that will be everlasting, and never over, and much less be only for a little moment; but as it will be in time, and fall upon all the nations of the world, and especially the Romish antichrist, and the antichristian states; and refers chiefly to the seven vials of God's wrath, which will be poured forth upon them; which, when they begin, will soon be over; see Isaiah 34:2 and so will be the burning of the world, the last instance of God's indignation on earth, it will soon be at an end; and, in the meanwhile, the saints will be with Christ in the air; and those troubles, in which the people will be involved before happy times come, will be very short; as indeed all their afflictions are but for a moment, a little moment; the temptation that will come upon all the earth, to try the inhabitants of it, will be but an hour; and the slaying of the witnesses, and their lying slain, will be but three days and a half; this time of trouble will be shortened for the elect's sake, Matthew 24:21 compare with this Psalm 57:1. Ver. Open the gates, That the righteous nation which keeps the truth may enter in. The Divine mercies encourage to confidence in God. But we may refer to the resurrection of the dead, especially of those united to Christ. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 26:20,21 When dangers threaten, it is good to retire and lie hid; when we commend ourselves to God to hide us, he will hide us either under heaven or in heaven. 21 For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth … It is but for a short time, as it were for a little moment; when over, it will seem as nothing. Oh that they would abandon their sins, and turn to the Lord, that he may have mercy upon them. The gates of this city shall be open. Verses 1-4 ... "Concise Commentary on Isaiah 26:4". God's place is the mercy-seat; there he delights to be: when he punishes, he comes out of his place, for he has no pleasure in the death of sinners. 2 At the same time spake the LORD by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put off thy shoe from thy foot. Isaiah 26:20 Come H3212 , my people, H5971 enter H935 thou into thy chambers, H2315 and shut H5462 thy doors H1817 about thee: hide H2247 thyself as it were for a little H4592 moment, H7281 until the indignation H2195 be overpast H5674 . Bible Bible Hub Parallel Cross References TSK Quick Links New International Version New Living Translation English Standard Version Strong's NASB Strong's KJV Strong's HCSB Alphab 20. Thus we shall be safe and happy in the midst of tribulations. Chapter 26. In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah,… When great things shall be done: for the church and people of God; ... Isaiah 26:20. And this is written for the support and assistance of the faith and hope of God's people in all ages, even those upon whom the ends of the world have come. If we prepare an ark, that shall be our hiding-place, Genesis 7:1. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary. Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Isaiah 26 ← Back to Matthew Henry's Bio & Resources. Isaiah Chapter 26. We make nothing of our religion, whatever our profession may be, if we do not make heart-work of it. 20, 21. Enter thou into thy chambers - Into places of retirement, where the storm of indignation on your enemies shall not reach or affect you. Hide thyself as it were ... - Do not mingle in the scenes of battle, lest you should partake of the general calamity. And it is their happiness that God makes their way plain and easy. Our troubles must never turn us from God; and in the darkest, longest night of affliction, with our souls must we desire him; and this we must wait and pray to him for. In that day, there will be a lot of joyful singing, such as this song that will be sung in the land of Judah. Come, my people, enter your chambers, and shut your doors behind you; hide yourself, as it were, for a little moment, until the indignation is past. That would be soon 'overpast,' the city would be taken, the storms of war would cease to rage, and then they would be delivered, and might safely return to their own land. Matthew Henry Complete Commentary on the Whole Bible: ... , Isaiah 26:20. Thus we shall be safe and happy in the midst of tribulations. (x) He exhorts the faithful to be patient in their afflictions and to wait on God's work. Isaiah 26 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this one volume concise commentary provides a condensed look at nearly every verse in the Bible ... (Isaiah 26:20, Isaiah 26:21) Deliverance promised. The intention of afflictions is to teach righteousness: blessed is the man whom the Lord thus teaches. "That day," seems to mean when the New Testament Babylon shall be levelled with the ground. According to Matthew Henry (see Matthew Henry’s Commentary available at BibleGateway.com), Isaiah 26 is a song of joy and praise for the great things that God did to help Israel against her enemies. (1-4) His judgments. Come, my people. (Read Isaiah 26:20,21) When dangers threaten, it is good to retire and lie hid; when we commend ourselves to God to hide us, he will hide us either under heaven or in heaven. b. Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise), Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The Song of Judah - On that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city. Matthew Henry People's Commentary (NT) Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) Scofield: Definitions: Interlinear: Library: Topical Studies: X-References: Commentaries: Forerunner Commentary What is the Forerunner Commentary? The Divine mercies encourage to confidence in God. VII. They will not see the evil of sin; but they shall see. Isaiah 26:19 : Isaiah 26:21 >> Isaiah 26:20-21. Isaiah 26:20-21 20 Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast. Open the gates so a righteous nation can come in— one that remains faithful. Version Bible Hub Parallel Reader's Bible Quick Links New International Version New Living Translation English Standard Version New King James Version Strong's BSB Strong's YLT St Matthew Henry Concise Bible Commentary When dangers threaten, it is good to retire and lie hid; when we commend ourselves to God to hide us, he will hide us either under heaven or in heaven. The general design of the words is to exhort the people of God to a composed and tranquil state of mind; to calmness, quietness, and rest, while the judgments of God were upon the earth; to be still and easy, whatever hurly burleys there were in the world; to commit themselves to God, and look upon themselves safe and secure, under his providence and protection. With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for … And this is written for the support and assistance of the faith and hope of God's people in all ages, even those upon whom the ends of the world have come. (12-19) Deliverance promised. And let us wait patiently the fulfilling of God's promises. "Matthew Henry Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible". But sinners walk contrary to him. The unchangeable promise and covenant of the Lord are the walls of the church of God. (5-11) His people exhorted to wait upon Him. To rejoice in hope of a glorious deliverance, which should be as a resurrection to them (Isaiah 26:19), and to retire in the expectation of it, Isaiah 26:20,21. Isaiah 26:20 Come H3212 , my people, H5971 enter H935 thou into thy chambers, H2315 and shut H5462 thy doors H1817 about thee: hide H2247 thyself as it were for a little H4592 moment, H7281 until the indignation H2195 be overpast H5674 . This document has been generated from XSL (Extensible Stylesheet Language) source with RenderX XEP Formatter, version 3.7.3 Client Academic. A day of vengeance is coming on the world, and before it comes we are to expect tribulation and suffering. Let sinners then be encouraged to join to the Lord. With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for … To expect tribulation isaiah 26:20 matthew henry commentary suffering Lord cometh out of his place to the! 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