Jesaja 25

1 Jehova, du bist mein Gott; ich will dich erheben, preisen will ich deinen Namen; denn du hast Wunder gewirkt, Ratschlüsse von fernher, Treue und Wahrheit.

2 Denn du hast aus einer Stadt einen Steinhaufen gemacht, die feste Stadt zu einem Trümmerhaufen, den Palast der Fremden, daß er keine Stadt mehr sei: er wird in Ewigkeit nicht aufgebaut werden.

3 Darum wird dich ehren ein trotziges Volk, Städte gewalttätiger Nationen werden dich fürchten.

4 Denn du bist eine Feste gewesen dem Armen, eine Feste dem Dürftigen in seiner Bedrängnis, eine Zuflucht vor dem Regensturm, ein Schatten vor der Glut; denn das Schnauben der Gewalttätigen war wie ein Regensturm gegen eine Mauer.

5 Wie die Glut in einem dürren Lande, beugtest du der Fremden Ungestüm; wie die Glut durch einer Wolke Schatten, wurde gedämpft der Gewalttätigen Siegesgesang.

6 Und Jehova der Heerscharen wird auf diesem Berge allen Völkern ein Mahl von Fettspeisen bereiten, ein Mahl von Hefenweinen, von markigen Fettspeisen, geläuterten Hefenweinen.

7 Und er wird auf diesem Berge den Schleier vernichten, der alle Völker verschleiert, und die Decke, die über alle Nationen gedeckt ist.

8 Den Tod verschlingt er auf ewig; und der Herr, Jehova, wird die Tränen abwischen von jedem Angesicht, und die Schmach seines Volkes wird er hinwegtun von der ganzen Erde. Denn Jehova hat geredet.

9 Und an jenem Tage wird man sprechen: Siehe da, unser Gott, auf den wir harrten, daß er uns retten würde; da ist Jehova, auf den wir harrten! Laßt uns frohlocken und uns freuen in seiner Rettung!

10 Denn die Hand Jehovas wird ruhen auf diesem Berge; und Moab wird unter ihm zertreten werden, wie Stroh zertreten wird in einer Mistlache.

11 Und er wird seine Hände darin ausbreiten, wie der Schwimmer sie ausbreitet, um zu schwimmen; und er wird seinen Hochmut niederzwingen samt den Ränken seiner Hände.

12 Und deine festen, hochragenden Mauern wird er niederwerfen, niederstürzen, zu Boden strecken bis in den Staub.

Jesaja 25 Commentary

Chapter 25

A song of praise. (1-5) A declaration of the gospel blessings. (6-8) The destruction of the enemies of Christ's church. (9-12)

Verses 1-5 However this might show the deliverance of the Jews out of captivity, it looked further, to the praises that should be offered up to God for Christ's victories over our spiritual enemies, and the comforts he has provided for all believers. True faith simply credits the Lord's testimony, and relies on his truth to perform his promises. As God weakens the strong who are proud and secure, so he strengthens the weak that are humble, and stay themselves upon him. God protects his people in all weathers. The Lord shelters those who trust in him from the insolence of oppressors. Their insolence is but the noise of strangers; it is like the heat of the sun scorching in the middle of the day; but where is it when the sun is set? The Lord ever was, and ever will be, the Refuge of distressed believers. Having provided them a shelter, he teaches them to flee unto it.

Verses 6-8 The kind reception of repentant sinners, is often in the New Testament likened to a feast. The guests invited are all people, Gentiles as well as Jews. There is that in the gospel which strengthens and makes glad the heart, and is fit for those who are under convictions of sin, and mourning for it. There is a veil spread over all nations, for all sat in darkness. But this veil the Lord will destroy, by the light of his gospel shining in the world, and the power of his Spirit opening men's eyes to receive it. He will raise those to spiritual life who were long dead in trespasses and sins. Christ will himself, in his resurrection, triumph over death. Grief shall be banished; there shall be perfect and endless joy. Those that mourn for sin shall be comforted. Those who suffer for Christ shall have consolations. But in the joys of heaven, and not short of them, will fully be brought to pass this saying, God shall wipe away all tears. The hope of this should now do away over-sorrow, all weeping that hinders sowing. Sometimes, in this world God takes away the reproach of his people from among men; however, it will be done fully at the great day. Let us patiently bear sorrow and shame now; both will be done away shortly.

Verses 9-12 With joy and praise will those entertain the glad tidings of the Redeemer, who looked for him; and with a triumphant song will glorified saints enter into the joy of their Lord. And it is not in vain to wait for him; for the mercy comes at last, with abundant recompence for the delay. The hands once stretched out upon the cross, to make way for our salvation, will at length be stretched forth to destroy all impenitent sinners. Moab is here put for all adversaries of God's people; they shall all be trodden down or threshed. God shall bring down the pride of the enemies by one humbling judgment after another. This destruction of Moab is typical of Christ's victory, and the pulling down of Satan's strong holds. Therefore, beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord; for your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

Chapter Summary

INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 25

This chapter contains a thanksgiving, or a triumphant song, upon the destruction of antichrist, and the antichristian states, for benefits and blessings bestowed upon the church, and for the setting up of the glorious kingdom of Christ in the Jerusalem state. It begins with a form of praise, and the reason of it in general, Isa 25:1 the particular instances of wonderful things are, the ruin of a certain city described, Isa 25:2 which will issue in the fear and glory of God, Isa 25:3 the great appearance of the Lord for his poor people, in being strength, refuge, and a shadow to them, Isa 25:4,5 a rich feast made for them, Isa 25:6 the removal of the veil from all people, Isa 25:7 the abolition of death, and every affliction, Isa 25:8 the personal appearance of Christ unto salvation, Isa 25:9 the protection of the church, and the certain and utter destruction of her enemies, under the name of Moab, Isa 25:10-12