How can I let myself be defamed? I have shewed thee new things from this time, even hidden things, and thou didst … You claim to be citizens of the Holy City; you act as though you lean on the God of Israel. 5 Therefore I told you these things long ago; before they happened I announced(A) them to youso that you could not say, âMy images brought them about;(B) my wooden image and metal god ordained them.â6 You have heard these things; look at them all. The written Word is the means by which God communicates with believers today, and the New Testament speaks of the Bible’s importance numerous times. then I did it and it was done, and thatâs that. From the very beginning, God has supervised the writing of the Bible so that it cannot be understood without outside help. 11 I will rescue you for my sake—. No, indeed, we have no right to look for a blessing so great and so gracious. And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins. KING JAMES VERSION (KJV) TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT. For My own sake, for My own sake, I will do it; For how should My name be profaned? 6 Thou hast heard, see all this; and will not ye declare it? Who got you started in the loins of Judah. Much of what Paul writes in Romans comes from Isaiah: God’s truth is eternal, so it is no surprise that we see the major tenants of the Christian faith are found in the Old Testament. Iâve tested you like silver in the furnace of affliction. Youâve never been good listeners to me. 8 Bring forth the blind people that have eyes, and the deaf that have ears. 6 Thou hast heard, see all this; and will not ye declare it? Indeed My hand has laid the foundation of the earth, And My right hand has stretched out the heavens; … 9 For my own name’s sake I delay my wrath; for the sake of my praise I hold it back from you, so as not to destroy you completely. (7) Also the cow and the bear will graze; Their young will lie down together; And the lion will eat straw like the ox. The book of Isaiah is centered on the Babylonian exile, which began in 586 B.C. w69 5/1 pp. For a long time now, Iâve let you in on the way I work: I told you what I was going to do beforehand. The problem however is that too often we read this great text out of its proper context and as a result lose some of the meaning which God intended. King James Version (KJV). Isaiah 11:1-5 a Shoot from the Stem of Jesse . when Cyrus of Persia allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem and to rebuild their temple. 8 Yea, thou heardest not; yea, thou knewest not; yea, from that time that thine ear was not opened: for I knew that thou wouldest deal very treacherously, and wast called a transgressor from the womb. To get what Isaiah 48:5 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity. The book of Isaiah is predominantly written to the people of Israel and takes them on the journey of God's redemptive plan, where the increasingly apostate nation is called to repent of their sins and return to the Lord their God. Iâve tested you like silver in the furnace of affliction.Out of myself, simply because of who I am, I do what I do. So I got a running start and began telling you. This has been an eventful week. The exile ended in 539 B.C. Listen to Me, O Jacob, And Israel, My called: I am He, I am the First, I am also the Last. KING JAMES VERSION (KJV) TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT. Isaiah 11:6-10 - The Peace and Blessing He brings. Rather, I have refined you in the furnace of suffering. Isaiah 40:31 is one of those famous, favorite passages that we cannot read or hear enough because of the encouraging promises God gives us. Isaiah 11:5. Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. Iâm not playing second fiddle to either gods or people. Iâm not playing second fiddle to either gods or people. Looking for a practical understanding of the Bible? Isaiah 48:5-11 King James Version (KJV) 5 I have even from the beginning declared it to thee; before it came to pass I shewed it thee: lest thou shouldest say, Mine idol hath done them, and my graven image, and my molten image, hath commanded them. 10 Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. You have been rebels from birth. 7 They are created now, and not from the beginning; even before the day when thou heardest them not; lest thou shouldest say, Behold, I knew them. I have my reputation to keep up. 11 For my own sake, for my own sake, I do this. Shouldnât you be talking about it?And that was just the beginning. To get what Isaiah 48:11 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity. The book of Isaiah makes it clear that Nebuchadrezzar was Yahweh’s (God’s) instrument to punish the … 270-277 - The Watchtower—1969 Restoration (2 occurrences) When you hear this you wonât be able to say. But out of the sheer goodness of my heart. Isaiah 11:11-16 - The Gathering of Scattered Israel. Bible Answer: Isaiah 53 is better understood when we understand what God has said in the previous chapter. In Isaiah 52, God reminds the Israelites that they had voluntarily left their home and traveled to Egypt (v. 4) and were later scattered by the Assyrians (v. (M)10 See, I have refined(N) you, though not as silver; I have tested(O) you in the furnace(P) of affliction.11 For my own sake,(Q) for my own sake, I do this. The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and … C. Isaiah 11 reflects the promises to David's descendants found in II Samuel 7. Why does this chapter begin with a question? 5 I have even from the beginning declared it to thee; before it came to pass I shewed it thee: lest thou shouldest say, Mine idol hath done them, and my graven image, and my molten image, hath commanded them. 53), the prophet announces the consequent blessings: the expansion of Israel, the blessings of safety and peace, and the portion of righteousness. This is new, brand-new, something youâd never guess or dream up.When you hear this you wonât be able to say, âI knew that all along.âYouâve never been good listeners to me. 11 For my own sake, for my own sake, I do this. A preface this which always ushers in some gracious promise: see Isaiah 43:1; Isaiah 43:3; Isaiah 43:14; and Isaiah 44:6; and Isaiah 48:17. Isaiah 45:11-13. The message of messianic hope and comfort runs throughout the book of Isaiah. It meets our wants as the children of God, and meets them fully. It’s also a time when we look forward to the second coming of our Lord. 10 See, I have refined you, though not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. Thus saith the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker — Israel’s Maker. "For my name's sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee … something youâd never guess or dream up. when Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylonia destroyed Jerusalem and the temple and enslaved the Jewish people. and I will not give my glory unto another. let them bring forth their witnesses, that they may be justified: or let them hear, and say, It is truth. 9 Yet for my own sake and for the honor of my name, I will hold back my anger and not wipe you out. Even prophets and righteous men of old did not understand, nor did the multitudes who heard the parables of Christ. I have shewed thee new things from this time, even hidden things, and thou didst not know them. Do you live like it?You claim to be citizens of the Holy City; you act as though you lean on the God of Israel, named God-of-the-Angel-Armies.For a long time now, Iâve let you in on the way I work: I told you what I was going to do beforehand, then I did it and it was done, and thatâs that.I know youâre a bunch of hardheads, obstinate and flint-faced,So I got a running start and began telling you what was going on before it even happened.That is why you canât say, âMy god-idol did this.â âMy favorite god-carving commanded this.âYou have all this evidence confirmed by your own eyes and ears. but for the most part yet in the future, for as this chapter unfolds it will become clearer and clearer that that return did not exhaust the promises. ISAIAH 48:5. Isaiah 43:11 Context. There y… 11 For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be polluted? D. This ideal eschatological period is also described in 2:2-4; 9:1-7. you were called a rebel from birth. III. Isaiah 48:5 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Isaiah 48:5, NIV: "Therefore I told you these things long ago; before they happened I announced them to you so that you could not say, 'My images brought them about; my wooden image and metal god ordained them.'" Isaiah 40:25-30. 48 1-11 âAnd now listen to this, family of Jacob, you who are called by the name Israel:Who got you started in the loins of Judah, you who use Godâs name to back up your promises and pray to the God of Israel?But do you mean it? you were called a rebel from birth. I keep a tight rein on my anger and hold my temper. KJV, Baby's First Bible, Hardcover, Multicolor: A special keepsake for your new arrival, KJV, Word Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible, KJV, Vest Pocket New Testament & Psalms, Leathersoft, Black, Red Letter: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Reference Bible, Personal Size Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, The King James Study Bible, Red Letter, Full-Color Edition: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Second Edition. âFrom now on I will tell you of new things. I mean it is a reasonable promise so far as God is concerned. Romans in Isaiah 48 (Isaiah 48:1-19) 1. Isaiah often uses imagery from trees. Iâve refined you, but not without fire. 10 I have refined you, but not as silver is refined. And I will not give My glory to another. I have a lot more to tell you, things you never knew existed.This isnât a variation on the same old thing. For I know so well what traitors you are. [1] In Isaiah 55:11, the word that will not return void is none other than that which the human biblical authors have recorded in Scripture. Isaiah 11 fills in the details describing the Messiah, the Coming King, His glorious Kingdom and the constituents He gathers into His Kingdom. Verse Thoughts. He cannot indulge them in a course of life which will reflect dishonor on his own name. 10 See, I have refined you, though not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction. âMy favorite god-carving commanded this.â. Christ did not speak in parables to make the meaning clear to just any reader! 12 Enlarging on the meaning of Isaiah 52:11 and applying that text to Christians, the apostle Paul wrote: “Do not become unevenly yoked with unbelievers. The Hebrew prophet Isaiah reminds his readers in numerous ways that the Lord God reigns! His Word will certainly be accomplished in the lives of ALL who rebel against Him and resist the convicting work of His Holy Spirit in their lives. Isaiah 40:1-11 is one of the most important texts in all of Isaiah.1 The narrative immediately preceding it (Isaiah 39:1-8) features King Hezekiah, who hosts an envoy from the faraway country of Babylon. Isaiah 55:1-11 is next with its invitation to “the waters” and to a feast. You have a history of ignoring me,A sorry track record of fickle attachmentsâ rebels from the womb.But out of the sheer goodness of my heart, because of who I am,I keep a tight rein on my anger and hold my temper. I do not mean that it is reasonable for us to expect it. It is what He can easily fulfil. In view of the great provision of vicarious atonement through the Suffering Servant (Isa. Isaiah 48:5–11 NIV - Therefore I told you… | Biblia 5 Therefore I told you these things long ago; before they happened I announcedj them to you so that you could not say, (R) I will not yield my glory to another. This isnât a variation on the same old thing.