Isaías 32

1 Liberación definitiva de Israel
¡Miren! ¡Se acerca un rey justo!,
y príncipes honrados gobernarán bajo su mando.

2 Cada uno será como refugio del viento
y resguardo de la tormenta;
como corrientes de agua en el desierto
y sombra de una gran roca en tierra reseca.

3 Entonces todo el que tenga ojos podrá ver la verdad,
y todo el que tenga oídos podrá oírla.

4 Hasta los impulsivos estarán llenos de sentido común y de entendimiento;
y los que tartamudean hablarán con claridad.

5 En aquel día, los necios que viven sin Dios no serán héroes;
los canallas no serán respetados.

6 Pues los necios hablan necedades
y hacen planes malvados;
practican la impiedad
y difunden enseñanzas falsas acerca del Señor
;
privan de alimento a los hambrientos
y no dan agua a los sedientos.

7 Las sutiles artimañas de los canallas son maliciosas;
traman planes torcidos.
Mienten para condenar a los pobres,
aun cuando la causa de los pobres es justa.

8 Pero los generosos proponen hacer lo que es generoso
y se mantienen firmes en su generosidad.

9 Escuchen, mujeres, ustedes que están acostumbradas a la buena vida.
Escúchenme, ustedes que son tan engreídas.

10 Dentro de poco tiempo, algo más de un año,
ustedes que son tan despreocupadas, de repente comenzarán a preocuparse.
Pues se perderán sus cultivos de frutas,
y no habrá cosecha.

11 Tiemblen, mujeres de la buena vida;
abandonen su autosuficiencia.
Quítense sus ropas bonitas
y pónganse tela áspera en señal de su dolor.

12 Golpéense el pecho con profunda pena por sus abundantes granjas
y por sus vides llenas de fruto.

13 Pues su tierra se cubrirá de espinos y zarzas;
sus hogares alegres y ciudades felices desaparecerán.

14 El palacio y la ciudad quedarán abandonados,
y pueblos de mucha actividad estarán vacíos.
Los burros retozarán y las manadas pastarán
en los fuertes abandonados
y en las torres de vigilancia,

15 hasta que al fin se derrame el Espíritu
sobre nosotros desde el cielo.
Entonces el desierto se convertirá en campo fértil,
y el campo fértil dará cosechas abundantes.

16 La justicia gobernará en el desierto
y la rectitud en el campo fértil.

17 Y esta rectitud traerá la paz,
es cierto, traerá tranquilidad y confianza para siempre.

18 Mi pueblo vivirá seguro, tranquilo en su hogar
y encontrará reposo.

19 Aunque se destruya el bosque
y se derrumbe la ciudad,

20 el Señor
bendecirá grandemente a su pueblo.
Dondequiera que siembre la semilla, brotarán cosechas abundantes
y su ganado y sus burros pastarán con libertad.

Isaías 32 Commentary

Chapter 32

Times of peace and happiness. (1-8) An interval of trouble, yet comfort and blessings in the end. (9-20)

Verses 1-8 Christ our righteous King, and his true disciples, are evidently here intended. The consolations and graces of his Spirit are as rivers of water in this dry land; and as the overhanging rock affords refreshing shade and shelter to the weary traveller in the desert, so his power, truth, and love, yield the believer the only real protection and refreshment in the weary land through which he journeys to heaven. Christ bore the storm himself, to keep it off from us. To him let the trembling sinner flee for refuge; for he alone can protect and refresh us in every trial. See what pains sinners take in sin; they labour at it, their hearts are intent upon it, and with art they work iniquity; but this is our comfort, that they can do no more mischief than God permits. Let us seek to have our hearts more freed from selfishness. The liberal soul devises liberal things concerning God, and desires that He will grant wisdom and prudence, the comforts of his presence, the influence of his Spirit, and in due time the enjoyment of his glory.

Verses 9-20 When there was so much provocation given to the holy God, bad times might be expected. Alas! how many careless ones there are, who support self-indulgence by shameful niggardliness! We deserve to be deprived of the supports of life, when we make them the food of lusts. Let such tremble and be troubled. Blessed times shall be brought in by the pouring out of the Spirit from on high; then, and not till then, there will be good times. The present state of the Jews shall continue until a more abundant pouring out of the Spirit from on high. Peace and quietness shall be found in the way and work of righteousness. True satisfaction is to be had only in true religion. And real holiness is real happiness now, and shall be perfect happiness, that is, perfect holiness for ever. The good seed of the word shall be sown in all places, and be watered by Divine grace; and laborious, patient labourers shall be sent forth into God's husbandry.

Chapter Summary

INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 32

This chapter contains a prophecy of the Messiah; for, however applicable it may be to Hezekiah, as a type of Christ, it only has its full accomplishment in him, and in his times; who is described as a righteous King, and as having just princes ruling under him, Isa 32:1 and as a very great blessing, protection, and comfort to his subjects, Isa 32:2 when follows a prediction of great light and knowledge that should be in his days, Isa 32:3,4 and of the vileness, hypocrisy, and covetousness of the Jews in his times, Isa 32:5-8 and of the destruction of their country, because of their sins, of which they seemed greatly insensible, and were unconcerned about it, and are therefore called upon to lament it, Isa 32:9-14 which should continue until there would be a very great effusion of the Spirit, as should make the world, comparable to a wilderness, fruitful in grace and good works; the consequence of which is great prosperity, peace, and safety, to the saints, Isa 32:15-18 and destruction to their enemies, particularly the city of Rome, Isa 32:19 and the chapter is concluded with the happiness of the Gospel ministration, and the success of it, Isa 32:20.