For a remnant will go forth from Jerusalem, and survivors from Mount Zion. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. For a remnantThe term "remnant" in Hebrew is "שְׁאָר" (she'ar), which signifies a small, surviving group of people. In the context of Isaiah, this remnant represents those who remain faithful to God amidst widespread unfaithfulness and calamity. Historically, the concept of a remnant is crucial in understanding God's plan for Israel, as it underscores His commitment to preserving a faithful lineage through which His promises will be fulfilled. This remnant is not just a physical survival but a spiritual preservation, highlighting God's grace and mercy. will go forth
The phrase "will go forth" suggests movement and action, indicating that the remnant will not remain stagnant but will actively proceed from a place of captivity or oppression to freedom and restoration. This movement is symbolic of spiritual renewal and the fulfillment of God's promises. It reflects the hope and future that God has for His people, emphasizing that their current trials are not the end of their story. from Jerusalem
Jerusalem, the city of David, holds profound significance as the spiritual and political center of Israel. It is the place where God chose to establish His name and presence. The mention of Jerusalem here reinforces the idea that God's plans and purposes are deeply rooted in His covenant with Israel. Despite the city's physical destruction and the people's exile, Jerusalem remains central to God's redemptive plan, symbolizing hope and restoration. and survivors
The word "survivors" in Hebrew is "פְּלֵיטָה" (peletah), which conveys the idea of those who escape or are delivered from danger. This term complements "remnant," emphasizing God's protective hand over His people. The survivors are those who have endured trials and tribulations, yet remain under God's care. This highlights God's sovereignty and faithfulness in preserving His people through adversity. from Mount Zion
Mount Zion is often used interchangeably with Jerusalem, but it carries a deeper spiritual connotation. It represents the dwelling place of God and the center of His divine rule. In biblical prophecy, Mount Zion is a symbol of God's ultimate reign and the place where His people will gather in worship. The mention of Mount Zion here underscores the spiritual significance of the remnant's survival and the assurance of God's presence and protection. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts
The "zeal" of the LORD, or "קִנְאָה" (qin'ah) in Hebrew, refers to God's passionate commitment to His purposes and His people. It is a fervent, protective love that drives Him to act on behalf of His covenant. The title "LORD of Hosts" emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over all heavenly and earthly armies. This phrase assures the reader that God's plans are unstoppable and that His fervent love for His people will ensure the fulfillment of His promises. will accomplish this
The certainty of God's action is encapsulated in the phrase "will accomplish this." It is a declaration of divine assurance that what God has promised will indeed come to pass. This reflects the unshakeable nature of God's word and His ability to bring about His purposes despite human failure or opposition. It is a call to trust in God's faithfulness and to find hope in His sovereign will. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book and a key figure in delivering God's messages to the people of Judah and Jerusalem. 2. JerusalemThe capital city of Judah, Jerusalem is central to Jewish identity and worship. It is often symbolic of God's presence and His covenant with His people. 3. Mount ZionA hill in Jerusalem, Mount Zion is often used to represent the city itself and, by extension, the people of God. It holds significant spiritual and historical importance. 4. The RemnantRefers to the small group of Israelites who remain faithful to God and are preserved through trials and judgments. 5. The LORD of HostsA title for God emphasizing His sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies, highlighting His power and authority. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness to His PromisesDespite the circumstances, God remains faithful to His covenant with His people. The concept of a remnant assures us that God will always preserve a faithful group who will carry forward His purposes. The Power of Divine ZealThe "zeal of the LORD of Hosts" underscores God's passionate commitment to His plans. This divine zeal is a source of hope and assurance for believers, knowing that God's purposes will prevail. The Importance of Being Part of the RemnantBeing part of the remnant involves faithfulness and obedience to God. It challenges us to remain steadfast in our faith, even when the majority may turn away. Hope in Times of CrisisThe promise of a remnant offers hope during times of crisis and judgment. It reminds us that God is in control and has a plan for redemption and restoration. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the concept of a remnant in Isaiah 37:32 encourage you in your personal faith journey? 2. In what ways can you see the "zeal of the LORD of Hosts" at work in your life or community today? 3. How does the promise of a remnant relate to the New Testament understanding of salvation and the Church? 4. What practical steps can you take to ensure you are part of God's faithful remnant in today's world? 5. How can the themes of faithfulness and divine zeal in Isaiah 37:32 inspire you to trust in God's promises during challenging times? Connections to Other Scriptures 2 Kings 19:31This verse parallels Isaiah 37:32, emphasizing the theme of a remnant and God's zeal in preserving His people. Romans 9:27-29Paul references Isaiah's prophecy about the remnant, applying it to the context of salvation and God's faithfulness to His promises. Micah 4:7This passage also speaks of a remnant and God's plan to make them a strong nation, reinforcing the theme of divine preservation and restoration. People Adrammelech, Amoz, Assyrians, David, Eliakim, Esarhaddon, Haran, Hezekiah, Isaiah, Rabshakeh, Sennacherib, Sharezer, Shebna, TirhakahPlaces Ararat, Arpad, Assyria, Cush, Egypt, Gozan, Hamath, Haran, Hena, Ivvah, Jerusalem, Lachish, Lebanon, Libnah, Mount Zion, Nineveh, Rezeph, Sepharvaim, Telassar, Tigris-Euphrates Region, ZionTopics Accomplish, Almighty, Armies, Band, Escape, Fixed, Forth, Hosts, Jerusalem, Kept, Mount, Perform, Purpose, Remnant, Safe, Survivors, Zeal, ZionDictionary of Bible Themes Isaiah 37:32 1185 God, zeal of Isaiah 37:21-38 5800 blasphemy Isaiah 37:30-32 4504 roots
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And Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up unto the house of the Lord, and spread it before the Lord.'--ISAIAH xxxvii. 14. When Hezekiah heard the threatenings of Sennacherib's servants, he rent his clothes and went into the house of the Lord, and sent to Isaiah entreating his prayers. When he received the menacing letter, his faith was greater, having been heartened by Isaiah's assurances. So he then himself appealed to Jehovah, spreading …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureThe Triumph of Faith
'And Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up unto the house of the Lord, and spread it before the Lord. 15. And Hezekiah prayed unto the Lord, saying, 16. O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, that dwellest between the cherubims, Thou art the God, even Thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth: Thou hast made heaven and earth. 17. Incline Thine ear, O Lord, and hear; open Thine eyes, O Lord, and see: and hear all the words of Sennacherib, which …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The First Trumpet.
The first trumpet of the seventh seal begins from the final disturbance and overthrow of the Roman idolarchy at the close of the sixth seal; and as it was to bring the first plague on the empire, now beginning to fall, it lays waste the third part of the earth, with a horrible storm of hail mingled with fire and blood; that is, it depopulates the territory and people of the Roman world, (viz. the basis and ground of its universal polity) with a terrible and bloody irruption of the northern nations, …
Joseph Mede—A Key to the Apocalypse The Power of Assyria at Its Zenith; Esarhaddon and Assur-Bani-Pal
The Medes and Cimmerians: Lydia--The conquest of Egypt, of Arabia, and of Elam. As we have already seen, Sennacherib reigned for eight years after his triumph; eight years of tranquillity at home, and of peace with all his neighbours abroad. If we examine the contemporary monuments or the documents of a later period, and attempt to glean from them some details concerning the close of his career, we find that there is a complete absence of any record of national movement on the part of either Elam, …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 8 The Golden Eagle is Cut to Pieces. Herod's Barbarity when He was Ready to Die. He Attempts to Kill Himself. He Commands Antipater to be Slain.
1. Now Herod's distemper became more and more severe to him, and this because these his disorders fell upon him in his old age, and when he was in a melancholy condition; for he was already seventy years of age, and had been brought by the calamities that happened to him about his children, whereby he had no pleasure in life, even when he was in health; the grief also that Antipater was still alive aggravated his disease, whom he resolved to put to death now not at random, but as soon as he should …
Flavius Josephus—The Wars of the Jews or History of the Destruction of Jerusalem Christ Rightly and Properly Said to have Merited Grace and Salvation for Us.
1. Christ not only the minister, but also the author and prince of salvation. Divine grace not obscured by this mode of expression. The merit of Christ not opposed to the mercy of God, but depends upon it. 2. The compatibility of the two proved by various passages of Scripture. 3. Christ by his obedience truly merited divine grace for us. 4. This grace obtained by the shedding of Christ's blood, and his obedience even unto death. 5. In this way he paid our ransom. 6. The presumptuous manner in which …
John Calvin—The Institutes of the Christian Religion The Harbinger
The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD , make straight in the desert a high-way for our God. Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain. And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. T he general style of the prophecies is poetical. The inimitable simplicity which characterizes every …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 1 A Discourse of the House and Forest of Lebanon
OF THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. That part of Palestine in which the celebrated mountains of Lebanon are situated, is the border country adjoining Syria, having Sidon for its seaport, and Land, nearly adjoining the city of Damascus, on the north. This metropolitan city of Syria, and capital of the kingdom of Damascus, was strongly fortified; and during the border conflicts it served as a cover to the Assyrian army. Bunyan, with great reason, supposes that, to keep …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 The Holy City; Or, the New Jerusalem:
WHEREIN ITS GOODLY LIGHT, WALLS, GATES, ANGELS, AND THE MANNER OF THEIR STANDING, ARE EXPOUNDED: ALSO HER LENGTH AND BREADTH, TOGETHER WITH THE GOLDEN MEASURING-REED EXPLAINED: AND THE GLORY OF ALL UNFOLDED. AS ALSO THE NUMEROUSNESS OF ITS INHABITANTS; AND WHAT THE TREE AND WATER OF LIFE ARE, BY WHICH THEY ARE SUSTAINED. 'Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God.'-Psalm 87:3 'And the name of the city from that day shall be, THE LORD IS THERE.'-Ezekiel 48:35 London: Printed in the year 1665 …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 The Prophet Amos.
GENERAL PRELIMINARY REMARKS. It will not be necessary to extend our preliminary remarks on the prophet Amos, since on the main point--viz., the circumstances under which he appeared as a prophet--the introduction to the prophecies of Hosea may be regarded as having been written for those of Amos also. For, according to the inscription, they belong to the same period at which Hosea's prophetic ministry began, viz., the latter part of the reign of Jeroboam II., and after Uzziah had ascended the …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Concerning the Lord's Supper
There are two passages which treat in the clearest manner of this subject, and at which we shall look,--the statements in the Gospels respecting the Lord's Supper, and the words of Paul. (1 Cor. xi.) Matthew, Mark, and Luke agree that Christ gave the whole sacrament to all His disciples; and that Paul taught both parts of it is so certain, that no one has yet been shameless enough to assert the contrary. Add to this, that according to the relation of Matthew, Christ did not say concerning the bread, …
Martin Luther—First Principles of the Reformation Divine Support and Protection
[What shall we say then to these things?] If God be for us, who can be against us? T he passions of joy or grief, of admiration or gratitude, are moderate when we are able to find words which fully describe their emotions. When they rise very high, language is too faint to express them; and the person is either lost in silence, or feels something which, after his most laboured efforts, is too big for utterance. We may often observe the Apostle Paul under this difficulty, when attempting to excite …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 2 Isaiah
CHAPTERS I-XXXIX Isaiah is the most regal of the prophets. His words and thoughts are those of a man whose eyes had seen the King, vi. 5. The times in which he lived were big with political problems, which he met as a statesman who saw the large meaning of events, and as a prophet who read a divine purpose in history. Unlike his younger contemporary Micah, he was, in all probability, an aristocrat; and during his long ministry (740-701 B.C., possibly, but not probably later) he bore testimony, as …
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