one will say, i am the lord's

Verse 5. Shall I fall down before a block of wood? Shout, you lower parts of the earth; Since I appointed the ancient people. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. Do not fear, nor be afraid; - Sept. Heb. One shall say, I am Jehovah's; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall write with his hand, For Jehovah, and be named by the name of Israel. Here it denotes the solemn manner in which they would profess to be worshippers of the true God; and it is expressive of the true nature of a profession of religion. Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). Lowth supposes that the allusion here is to the marks which were made indelible by puncture with ink on the hand or on other parts of the body. Click on the different category headings to find out more. But the repetition of the same phrase without any variation is not elegant. How can God back up such great claims? International Standard Version Copyright 1996-2008 by the ISV Foundation. Bible verses by topic. Ah! He is in bondage to a lie. (Motyer), ii. And to the temple, Your foundation shall be laid.. Cancel. One shall say, I am the LORD's; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand to the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel. Nehemiah 9:38 And because of all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, Levites, and priests, seal unto it. As Peter said to Jesus, Lord, to whom shall we go? Others will say, 'I am a descendant of Jacob.'. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. One will say, "I am the LORD's": Another effect of the poured-out Spirit is that He identifies us as belonging to the Lord. The various expressions in this verse mean substantially the same thing - that there should prevail among the people a disposition to make a profession of attachment to Yahweh in every proper public manner. According to the beauty of a man, that it may remain in the house. GOD who made you has something to say to you; the God who formed you in the womb wants to help you. Sometimes it says that Pharaoh hardened his own heart (Exodus 8:15), sometimes it says simply that Pharaohs heart was hardened, without saying who did it (Exodus 7:13). b. It was a solemn compact or covenant, by which they enrolled themselves among the worshippers of God, and pledged themselves to his service. One will say, "I am the LORD's"; Another will call himself by the name of Jacob; Another will write with his hand, "The LORD's," And name himself by the name of Israel. I know not one.. He should regard himself as belonging to the same family and the same religion, as Jacob; as worshipping the same God; and as maintaining the same belief. For many modern scholars it represents the strongest argument for Deutero-Isaiah, for they cannot conceive of supernatural predictive prophecy of such detail. (Grogan). 'And another shall call himself by the name of Jacob - The Chaldee renders this, 'He shall pray in the name of Jacob.' It has, therefore, all the binding force and obligation of a solemn compact; and every professor of religion should regard his covenant with God as the most sacred of all compacts, and as having a more solemn obligation than any other. hilarious videos from Christian comedians, user-uploaded videos, and clean viral videos to brighten your day. Jerome renders this, 'He shall call by the name of Jacob.' Nothing, in few words, can more appropriately describe the true nature of a profession of religion than the expression used here ( layhovah 'any) 'For Yahweh am I' - 'I am wholly, and entirely, and forever for Yahweh, to obey him; to do his will; to suffer patiently all that be appoints; to live where he directs; to die when, where, and how he pleases; to moulder in the grave according to his will; to be raised up by his power; and to serve him forever in a better world.'. For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, We may request cookies to be set on your device. The craftsman works hard with wood, but it is only wood. Many nations will come and say,Come and let us go up to the mountain of the LordAnd to the house of the God of Jacob,That He may teach us about His waysAnd that we may walk in His paths.For from Zion will go forth the law,Even the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. They seem to have read here, as before, laihovah ani, I belong to Jehovah. And I will raise up her waste places; Tell Me yourself is there any God besides Me?. And who can proclaim as I do? I have seen the fire. '. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven (Matthew 18:10). Deuteronomy 31:8 ESV / 3,143 helpful votes. i. Fear not, O Jacob My servant; One shall say, I am the LORD'S; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel. It is done, after the manner of solemn compacts among men, in the presence of witnesses Hebrews 12:1. God pours his Spirit like gentle dews, or rains, on the families of his people; and the effect is, that many publicly profess attachment to him.I am the Lord's - I belong to Yahweh; I devote myself to him. And those who will walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God. Lowth supposes that the allusion here is to the marks which were made indelible by puncture with ink on the hand or on other parts of the body. Remember these, O Jacob: If the foolishness of the alternative wasnt enough, God gives His people many more reasons to trust and love Him: I have formed you, you are My servantyou will not be forgotten by Me. b. Here the first and third members, and the second and the fourth correspond to each other (see the Introduction, Section 8). I have roasted meat and eaten it; Foundations: interestingly, as Ezra records (Ezra 3:10-13; Ezra 5:16), in the days of Cyrus the rebuilding of the temple did not progress beyond the laying of the foundations. (Motyer), iii. , "And another shall write upon his hand, I belong to God." Even so, he is hungry, and his strength fails; I am the Lord's - I belong to Yahweh; I devote myself to him. This refers, doubtless, in the main, to the period after their return from the captivity, and to the general prevalence of religion then. One will say, I am the LORDs; Here the first and third members, and the second and the fourth correspond to each other (see the Introduction, Section 8). Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. He falls down before it and worships it, Gesenius renders it, And kindly, soothingly names the name of Israel. But the idea is probably that expressed in our translation. Yet they shall fear, O forest, and every tree in it! This expresses the true nature of a profession of religion - a feeling that we are not our own, but that we belong to God. What Kind of Place Is Jesus Preparing for Us? It has, therefore, all the binding force and obligation of a solemn compact; and every professor of religion should regard his covenant with God as the most sacred of all compacts, and as having a more solemn obligation than any other. Not at all. Do not fear or be dismayed.". Aetius apud Turnebum Advers. An idol can never be the Last because they wear out and break. ", Some will proudly claim, 'I belong to the LORD.' It is the who goes before you. Bible Language English. But the idea is probably that expressed in our translation. And be called by the [honorable] name of Israel. Saying to Jerusalem, You shall be built, When we are thirsty for the outpouring of the Spirit, ask for it and receive it in faith, we can expect to be poured on. 4 It is in immediate connection with what is said in the previous verses, that he would pour his Spirit upon them, and especially on their children. I am the Lord's(Jer 50:5; 1Co 6:19, 20; 2Co 8:5). This special dimension of prediction is at home in Isaiah, who, more than any other prophet, makes prediction and fulfilment the keystone of his proof that the Lord is the only God. (Motyer), v. If the fact of predictive prophecy is accepted, we are in no position to set limits to its exercise, and, since the OT does not let us into the secrets of the mechanisms or psychology of inspiration, we do not have the clues to decide what is possible and what is impossible. Cyrus, whom God here designeth by his proper name two hundred years before he was born, that this might be an undeniable evidence of the certainty and exactness of Gods foreknowledge, and a convincing argument, and so most fit to conclude this dispute between God and idols. (Poole), ii. Retaining English Version, we must, from the Hebrew understand it thus, "Surname himself by the honorable name of Israel" (Isa 45:4). Isaiah 44:5. And such passages as these are added in such cases to give an account of the prodigious madness of sinners herein; because, as they willfully shut their own eyes, and harden their own hearts, so God judicially blinds and hardens them, and gives them up to believe lies, and then it is no wonder if they fall into such dotages. (Poole). Others will say, 'I am a descendant of Jacob.' It is enrolled by the voluntary desire of him who makes the profession among his friends. e. And he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand: The one given over to a false god is so entranced in the lie that he is in bondage. One will say, I am the Lord's; and another will give himself the name, Jacob; another will put a mark on his hand, I am the Lord's, and another will take the name of Israel for himself. The idea is that which one would express by saying, that he cast in his interest with the people of God, or he became identified with them; as we now say, a man calls himself by the name of Christ, that is, a Christian. This one will say, I am the Lords;another will call himself by the name of Jacob;still another will write on his hand, The Lords,and name himself by the name of Israel., One will say, "I belong to the LORD,' and another will call himself by the name of Jacob; still another will have written on his hand, "the LORD's,' and will adopt the name of Israel.". ii. Hebrews 13:5 ESV / 160 helpful votes. I have blotted out, like a thick cloud, your transgressions, And shall I make the rest of it an abomination? Gesenius renders it, 'And kindly, soothingly names the name of Israel.' It is in immediate connection with what is said in the previous verses, that he would pour his Spirit upon them, and especially on their children. 2 Thus says the Lord who made you. 5One shall say, I am the Lord's; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the Lord, and surname himself by the name of Israel. For I know not to give flattering titles; In so doing my Maker would soon take me away. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. For he will take some of it and warm himself; Let them show these to them. The workmen, they are mere men: Isaiah looked at the people who made idols and noticed that they themselves were only weak, frail men. The word does not occur elsewhere. The idea is that which one would express by saying, that he cast in his interest with the people of God, or he became identified with them; as we now say, a man calls himself by the name of Christ, that is, a Christian. He supposes that the mark thus indelibly impressed was the name of the person, or the name of the master if he was a slave, or some indication by which it might be known to whom he belonged. Why Should Teolology Matter to Christians? We must learn to stop saying when as God pours. "The soldiers having indelible inscriptions on their skin, and inserted in the muster-rolls, are accustomed to make oath." You can also change some of your preferences. Prays to it and says, The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. i. It was never a case of Pharaoh saying, Oh, I want to do what is good and right and I want to bless these people of Israel and God replying, No, for I will harden your heart against them! When God hardened Pharaohs heart, He was allowing Pharaohs heart to do what Pharaoh wanted to do God was giving Pharaoh over to his sin (Romans 1:18-32). And surname himself by the name of Israel - Shall call himself an Israelite, and shall be a worshipper of the same God. "This one will say, 'I am the LORD'S'; And that one will call on the name of Jacob; And another will write on his hand, 'Belonging to the LORD,' And will name Israel's name with honor. Paul alludes to this when he says, Henceforth let no man trouble me, for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus; as much as to say, I am Christs: I have had his name branded upon me., Thus says the LORD, the King of Israel, We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. He will not leave you or forsake you.". Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. One shall say, I am the LORD's; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand to the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the your God who goes with you. This is an evident giving of the Spirit. We can only satisfy our soul in God. And the things that are coming and shall come, As if God said to His people, You are all witnesses of these truths. Deuteronomy 31:8 ESV / 161 helpful votes. Sing, O heavens, for the LORD has done it! But for the showers we plead. In this way, the soldier marked himself with the name of his commander; the idolater, with the name of his god; and in this way, Procopius says, that the early Christians marked themselves. There are false gods, symbolic gods, and the true God and the only true God is Yahweh, the LORD. And they will spring up among the grassLike poplars by streams of water. Here it denotes the solemn manner in which they would profess to be worshippers of the true God; and it is expressive of the true nature of a profession of religion.The name is given in to God. We can, of course, choose to disbelieve what it says, but we must not adjust its testimony to suit modern conventions, tastes or prejudices. A public, solemn, and recorded covenant, to which the names of princes, Levites, and priests, were subscribed, and which was sealed, by which they bound themselves to the service of God, is mentioned in Nehemiah 9:38. One shall say, I am the LORD'S; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand to the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel. All rights reserved. At GodTube, youll find daily inspirational videos to lift your spirits and encourage you in your walk with God. See Revelation 20:4; Spencer, De Leg. To the cities of Judah, You shall be built, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. Galatians 6:16 And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. One shall say, I am Jehovah's; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall write with his hand: I am Jehovah's, and surname himself by the name of Israel. Gesenius renders it, 'And kindly, soothingly names the name of Israel.' Any one of these would be reason enough, but combined, they are overwhelming. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they . I do not wish to get away from it, or to conceal it, nor can I, for I am often made to feel it to the deep humbling of my spirit. (Spurgeon), iii. And formed you from the womb, who will help you: One shall say, I am Jehovah's; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto Jehovah, and surname himself by the name of Israel. Who says of Cyrus, He is My shepherd, Vigetius, Isaiah 2:6. i. He fashions it with a plane, Paul developed this theme in Romans 8:19-22. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for Gods own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; Holman Christian Standard Bible, Copyright 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers. Isaiah 44:5King James Version. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Life springs up and grows where the Spirit of God is poured out. 5 One shall say, I am the Lord's; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the Lord, and surname himself by the name of Israel. One will say, 'I am Yahweh's;' and another will be called by the name of Jacob; and another will write with his hand 'to Yahweh,' and honor the name of Israel.". Who says of Cyrus: God proves He is who He claims to be by announcing the name of a deliverer for Israels Babylonian exiles and Isaiah wrote this more than 200 years before Cyrus fulfilled this prophecy. Start your free trial today! The name Jeshurun appears only three more times in the Old Testament: Deuteronomy 32:15, 33:5, 26; and in all cases it is used of Israelthis word bespeaks a wonder of grace, for He calls His deeply sinful people His beloved, His upright one. (Bultema). This one saith, For Jehovah I am, And this calleth himself by the name of Jacob, And this one writeth with his hand, 'For Jehovah,' and by the name of Israel surnameth himself. There are no grades or degrees to true deity. And the Christians seem to have imitated this practice, by what Procopius says on this place of Isaiah: , , , , . All rights reserved. Because God is the First and the Last, He lives outside our time-domain and can proclaim things before they happen. and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; reckon himself of the posterity of Jacob, in a spiritual sense; count it an honour to be called a wrestling Jacob, and a prevailing Israelite; so the Targum. It is, that we not only feel that we are bound to worship him, but that we actually belong to him; that our bodies and spirits, and all that we have and are, are to be sacredly employed in his service (see 1 Corinthians 6:20; 2 Corinthians 7:5; 2 Corinthians 5:14-15). The word rendered shall surname ( kanah not used in the Qal, in the Piel kinnah ) means to address in a friendly and soothing manner; to speak kindly to anyone. Isaiah 24:12. If the LORD is the First and the Last according to Isaiah 44:6, and if Jesus is the First and the Last according to Revelation 1:17 and 22:13, since there cannot be two firsts or two lasts, Jesus must be the LORD God. If you know the pour, God wants to keep pouring! ii. Just the name couldnt have been written in later. Josephus in his Antiquities relates that when Cyrus came across his name mentioned in this place in Isaiah 220 years before he lived, he was seized by a holy desire to fulfill what was written of him. (Bultema). And yet, how many professors are there who would shrink back with horror from the idea of breaking a compact with man, who have no alarm at the idea of having proved unfaithful to their solemn pledge that they would belong wholly to God, and would live to him alone! If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. Is He condemning man for something that He is really responsible for? The prophet alluded to the king who would bring about Israels release from captivity in Isaiah 41:2, but in this passage, amazingly, he mentions him by name. He can proclaim the things that are coming and shall come. It might run thus: Another shall subscribe his hand unto the Lord. This alludes to the custom which still exists, but which was more common in those days, of a servant being marked or tattooed in the hand with his masters name. d. You are My witnesses. of Yes, he kindles it and bakes bread; a. When we think about the alternatives to following the LORD, it should make us follow Him all the more closely. And their precious things shall not profit; Another will call himself by the name of Jacob; And he cannot deliver his soul, Version. Aetius apud Turnebum Advers. Another will write with his hand, The LORDs, and name himself by the name of Israel: When the Holy Spirit is poured out on us, we want to take the name of the Lord. c. Sing, O heavens, for the LORD has done it: This is the only logical reaction to seeing who God is. They shall be ashamed together. d. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and glorified Himself in Israel: Creation rejoices when God saves and glorifies Himself in His people. c. And you, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen: The name Jeshurun means the upright one. It is used here as a contrast to the name Jacob, even as Israel is sometimes used as a contrast to Jacob. 20. Nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?. And yet, how many professors are there who would shrink back with horror from the idea of breaking a compact with man, who have no alarm at the idea of having proved unfaithful to their solemn pledge that they would belong wholly to God, and would live to him alone! Psalm 116:16 O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds. And that [one] will be called by the name of Jacob, and another will write [on] his hand 'Yahweh's' and {take the name} of Israel.". Who would form a god or mold an image This expresses the true nature of a profession of religion - a feeling that we are not our own, but that we belong to God. Is there a God besides Me? The idea seems to be, that he should call himself a friend of Jacob - an Israelite. i. So the Christian in the sacraments [Barnes]. Without the Spirit of God we can do nothing; we are as ships without wind, or chariots without steeds, like branches without sap, we are withered; like coals without fire, we are useless; as an offering without the sacrificial flame, we are unaccepted. The word sometimes denotes a giving of flattering titles to anyone, by way of compliment Job 32:21-22: Let me not, I pray you, accept any mans person; Neither let me give flattering titles unto man. Hebr. I have redeemed you. Who receives this gift? ii. For Permission to Quote Information visit http://www.lockman.org, NET Bible copyright 1996-2006 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. 2 Corinthians 8:5 And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God. It conveys the idea of an honorable title; and means here, I think, that he would call himself by the honorable appellation of Israel - or an Israelite - a worshipper of the God o f Jacob. Jerome renders this, He shall call by the name of Jacob. that is, sinners to repentance (compare the note at Isaiah 43:7; Isaiah 48:1; Psalm 24:6). And My blessing on your offspring; He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. And I will dry up your rivers; One shall say, I am the Lord's This expresses the success of the apostles' ministry, not only among the Jews, but more especially among the Gentiles, who were not called by the name of Jacob and Israel; but now should call themselves by those names, as the following clauses show, being called by grace and converted; when they should openly profess their faith in Christ, claim their interest in him, and acknowledge his property in them, and not be ashamed of the name of Christians; and this one, and another, even many should do. The title here signifies that the coming conqueror is the Lords appointed carer even, as a shepherd would, to lead them into their proper pastures. (Motyer). Sign up to get unlimited songs and podcasts with occasional ads. Nothing, in few words, can more appropriately describe the true nature of a profession of religion than the expression used here ( layhovah 'any ) For Yahweh am I - I am wholly, and entirely, and forever for Yahweh, to obey him; to do his will; to suffer patiently all that be appoints; to live where he directs; to die when, where, and how he pleases; to moulder in the grave according to his will; to be raised up by his power; and to serve him forever in a better world.. To call oneself by the same name as another, is indicative of friendship and affection; and is expressive of a purpose to be united to him, and to identify our interest with his. O Lord, surely I am Your servant,I am Your servant, the son of Your handmaid,You have loosed my bonds. This shows God really is who He says He is, watching and directing the parade of human and cosmic history as it makes its course down His appointed path. He supposes that the mark thus indelibly impressed was the name of the person, or the name of the master if he was a slave, or some indication by which it might be known to whom he belonged. 10. They are their own witnesses; But the repetition of the same phrase without any variation is not elegant. 6 Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. e. Indeed there is no other Rock; I know not one: Since God is the only God, He is the only solid ground to build our life upon. It implies that a profession of the true religion is honorable, and that it is and should be esteemed so by him who makes it. One shall say, I am the LORD'S; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand to the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel. Read full chapter. Psalms 23:1 Context. Within the total biblical context, the revelation of names is perfectly at home (see, e.g., Genesis 16:11; Matthew 1:21; Luke 1:13). (Motyer), vi. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! This great passage, with its two explicit references to Cyrus, has attracted much scholarly discussion. But it is also true of the people of God at all times - especially under the Messiah. ESV This one will say, 'I am the LORD's,' another will call on the name of Jacob, and another will write on his hand, 'The LORD's,' and name himself by the name of Israel.". 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. It is, that we not only feel that we are bound to worship him, but that we actually belong to him; that our bodies and spirits, and all that we have and are, are to be sacredly employed in his service (see 1 Corinthians 6:20; 2 Corinthians 7:5; 2 Corinthians 5:14-15). Among Christians, it is sealed in a solemn manner by baptism, and the Lords supper. They will spring up among the grass Don't be afraid, dea This one will say, 'I am the LORD'S'; And that one will call on the name of Jacob; And another will write on his hand, 'Belonging to the LORD,' And will name Israel's name with . This one will say, I am the LORDs, another will call on the name of Jacob, and another will write on his hand, The LORDs, and name himself by the name of Israel.. And the workmen, they are mere men. This one will say, I am the Lords;And that one will call on the name of Jacob;And another will write on his hand, Belonging to the Lord,And will name Israels name with honor. He secures it for himself among the trees of the forest. "But for now, dear servant Jacob, listen yes, you, Israel, my personal choice. 20).But all this is too refined, and is evidently a departure from the true sense of the passage. In Isaiah 45:4, it is rendered, 'I have surnamed thee (Cyrus), though thou hast not known me.' But the Lord GOD of Israel is both the First and the Last; He is completely unique, and besides Him there is no God. A simple look at how idols are made shows how silly it is to regard them as gods, so the idol makers themselves are their own witnesses against themselves. 20). call himself by the name of JacobThe Gentiles (as the result of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Israel, the Lord's "seed," first) shall join themselves to the children of Jacob, in order to worship their God (compare Isa 43:7; Ps 49:11). For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He plants a pine, and the rain nourishes it. To call oneself by the same name as another, is indicative of friendship and affection; and is expressive of a purpose to be united to him, and to identify our interest with his. Isaiah 44:5 - The Amplified Bible - "One will say, 'I am the Lord's '; And another will name himself after Jacob; And another will write on his hand, 'I am the Lord's ,' And be called by the [honorable] name of Israel. On this passage he says, Because many marked their wrists or their arms with the sign of the cross, or with the name of Christ (see Revelation 20:4; Spencer, De Leg. What Does Nehemiah's Life Teach Us about Following God? It is enrolled by the voluntary desire of him who makes the profession among his friends. Isaiah points to this when he writes, no one considers in his heart, nor is there knowledge nor understanding to saya deceived heart has turned him aside. Be strong and courageous. One will say, I am the Lord's; and another will give himself the name, Jacob; another will put a mark on his hand, I am the Lord's, and another will take the name of Israel for himself. Another will write with his hand, The LORDs, One will write on his hand, 'The Lord's,' and use the name 'Israel.

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