isaiah-11:3

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 11:1-16

Isaiah 11:1 . A rod out of the stem of Jesse. See the note on Isaiah 4:2. David’s house had been cut down by Jehu, and latterly by the invasion against Ahaz: chap. 7. Now a branch shall arise out of Jesse’s root, notwithstanding all the excisions of the sword, to overshadow the church. This the elder rabbins with one consent expound of the Messiah, though modern Jews apply the prophecy to Hezekiah. This is the way to destroy the credibility of divine revelation, for none of the glorious... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Isaiah 11:1-16

Isaiah 11:1-16And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of JesseA prophecy concerning Messiah the PrinceI.HIS RISE OUT OF THE HOUSE OF DAVID (Isaiah 11:1). II. HIS QUALIFICATIONS FOR HIS GREAT UNDERTAKING (Isaiah 11:2-3). III. THE JUSTICE AND EQUITY OF HIS GOVERNMENT (Isaiah 11:3-5). IV. THE PEACEABLENESS OF HIS KINGDOM (Isaiah 11:6-9). V. THE ACCESSION OF THE GENTILES TO IT (Isaiah 11:10). VI. And with them THE REMNANT OF THE JEWS that should be united with them in the Messiah’s kingdom... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Isaiah 11:2-5

Isaiah 11:2-5And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon HimThe Spirit of the Lordחריס is the Divine Spirit as the bearer of the whole fulness Divine powers.Then follow in three pairs the six spirits comprehended by הרוה, the first pair of which relate to the intellectual life, the second to the practical life, and the third to the direct relationship to God. (F. Delitzsch.)The Spirit of God The Spirit of God is absolutely the heart of all; it corresponds to the shaft of the seven-flamed... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Isaiah 11:3

Isaiah 11:3And shall make Him of quick understanding in the fear of the Lord“Of quick understanding in the fear of the Lord”“Of quick understanding in the fear of the Lord” a word which relates to the power of smell or scent; He is to have that keen sense which the hound has when the game is not far away, and yet is deeply hidden; He is to know wisdom and right and truth as the thirsty hart smells the water brooks; or, by another etymology, He is to draw His breath in the fear of the Lord; i..,... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Isaiah 11:3

Isa 11:3 And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: Ver. 3. And shall make him of quick understanding. ] Heb., It shall make him scent or smell - sc., by a singular sagacity and sharpness of judgment in smelling out a hypocrite, as Simon Peter did Simon Magus, who had deceived Philip, even unto baptism; but Peter soon found him out: how much more will Christ? His sharp... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Isaiah 11:3

shall make him: Isaiah 33:6, Proverbs 2:5, Proverbs 2:9, Luke 2:52 understanding: Heb. scent, or, smell, Job 12:11, Job 34:3, Philippians 1:9, Philippians 1:10, Hebrews 5:14 and he shall not: 1 Samuel 16:7, 2 Samuel 14:17, 1 Kings 3:9, 1 Kings 3:28, John 7:24, John 8:15, John 8:16, 1 Corinthians 2:13-Ezra :, 1 Corinthians 4:3-Deuteronomy : Reciprocal: Leviticus 13:6 - pronounce Deuteronomy 13:14 - General 2 Samuel 14:8 - I will give 2 Chronicles 19:9 - in the fear Psalms 50:4 - judge... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Isaiah 11:3

And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:In the fear — He shall not judge rashly and partially, but considerately and justly, as the fear of God obliges all judges to do.Judge — Of persons or causes.After the sight — According to outward appearance, as men do, because they cannot search mens hearts.Reprove — Condemn or pass sentence against a person.His ears — By... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 11:3

3. Shall make him The Spirit of Jehovah is still the subject. Of quick understanding This is a peculiar expression. Literally, Of quick smell, or his fragrance. The meaning seems to be, that he breathes in the fear of the Lord, as in a sweet fragrance, the element natural to him. Normally he takes delight in it. Gracious deeds are to him the greatest pleasure. Not judge after the sight of his eyes After the external appearance. Neither reprove Nor shall he decide or judge. After... read more

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Isaiah 11:1-16

The Biblical Illustrator - Isaiah 11:1-16

The Biblical Illustrator - Isaiah 11:2-5

The Biblical Illustrator - Isaiah 11:3

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Isaiah 11:3

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Isaiah 11:3

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Isaiah 11:3

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 11:3

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