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NASB | Isaiah 55:1 "Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and milk Without money and without cost. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Isaiah 55:1 "Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy grain and eat. Come, buy wine and milk Without money and without cost [simply accept it as a gift from God]. [Rev 21:6, 7; 22:17] |
Bible Question: Please explain Isaiah 55:1-3,5-9. What was the Prophet Isaiah talking about, in this passage? |
Bible Answer: Greetings rdraughan! The Nelson Study Bible has some good commentary here.. "55:1-13 Chapters 40-55 conclude with two related invitations: (1) to come to the Lord and participate in the Davidic kingdom (55:1-5) and (2) to seek the Lord and find pardon (vv. 6,7). The promise is sure because God's grace is unfathomable (vv. 8,9) and His word will certainly be fulfilled (vv. 10-13)..." "55:1 Ho is an exclamation of pity. Everyone: The ones addressed at first are the covenant nation, the remnant who respond to God. But they will be the means for bringing the same message of God's salvation to the nations (v.5). Thirsts is a metaphor for desiring what satisfies a person's spirit (41:17; 44:3; Ps. 42:1,2; 63:1; Matt. 5:6). Waters is a metaphor for the enjoyment of salvation in God (John 4:10-14; 7:37). Wine and milk are symbols of complete satisfaction (v.2). Not only does God's salvation supply what is necessary for life, but it also provides what brings joy. You who have no money ... buy expresses that salvation cannot be bought, but is a free gift for those who desire it (52:3; Deut. 8:3; Rom. 6:23). 55:3 Incline your ear and Hear are synonyms for come to Me. The everlasting covenant (54:10) refers to the Davidic covenant and to the New Covenant. The sure mercies of David are God's promises of an eternal Offspring, throne, and kingdom (2 Sam. 7:12-16; 1 Kings 8:23-26; Ps. 89:19-37). The pronoun Me includes the Servant of the Lord, Jesus the Messiah (48:16; 61:1). you: The promises of the Davidic covenant are extended to all who "come" to God; they are fulfilled in Jesus Christ (4:2; 7:14; 9:6; 11:1-5) and His church (Rom. 16:20). 55:4 God's fulfillment of the promises to the house of David, climaxing in the resurrection of Christ, serves as a witness to the nations (43:10,12; 44:8). Jesus Christ is a leader ... for the people (42:6; 49:6; Dan. 9:25; Heb. 2:10; 12:2) 55:6 To seek the LORD is to seek His Word (Amos 5:6, 14; Acts 17:27). 55:8,9 God's gracious thoughts exceed all human imagination (64:4; Romans 11:33; 1 Cor. 2:9; Eph. 3:20). No one can fathom the depths of His wisdom." [Taken from the Nelson Study Bible, pgs. 1201-1202, 1997, Thomas Nelson, Inc.] Blessings to you, Nolan |
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