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Bible Commentaries
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Bibliographical Information
Bullinger, Ethelbert William. "Commentary on Isaiah 56". "Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bul/isaiah-56.html. 1909-1922.
Bullinger, Ethelbert William. "Commentary on Isaiah 56". "Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (45)Old Testament (1)Individual Books (4)
Verse 1
justice = righteousness.
Verse 2
man = (mortal) man. Hebrew. 'enosh. App-14 .
this . . . it. This righteousness . . . this salvation. Both Feminine.
of man = of Adam. Hebrew. 'adam. App-14 .
keepeth the sabbath. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 20:8-11 ).
Verse 3
stranger = foreigner. Hebrew. nakar. See Proverbs 5:3 .
speak = think.
Behold. Figure of speech Asterismos.
Verse 4
choose. See note on Isaiah 1:29 .
Verse 5
place: or, trophy. Hebrew hand.
Verse 7
to = into. Some codices read "upon".
holy. See note on Exodus 3:5 .
house of prayer. See quotation below. shall be accepted = for acceptance.
Mine house, &c. Quoted in Matthew 21:13 .Mark 11:17 . Luke 19:46 . Contrast " your house" (Matthew 23:38 ).
people = peoples.
Verse 8
The Lord GOD. Hebrew Adonai Jehovah.
Verse 11
greedy = strong of soul. Hebrew. nephesh ( App-13 ) =
strong of appetite: i.e., as well rendered, "greedy".
every one. Hebrew. 'I s h . App-14 .
Verse 12
wine. Hebrew. yayin. App-27 .
strong drink. Hebrew. shekar. App-27 .