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A Song of Love & Judgment
Isaiah begins with what sounds like a love song to capture his audience's attention. Commentators explain that the prophet acts as a 'friend of the bridegroom' (God), singing about His cherished 'vineyard' (Israel). This poetic form was a powerful way to set up a serious message about God's lavish care and the people's subsequent failure, making the coming judgment even more poignant.
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 5:1
18th Century
Theologian
Now will I sing - This is an indication that what follows is poetic, or is adapted to be sung or chanted.
To my well-beloved -…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 5:1
19th Century
Bishop
Now will I sing to my wellbeloved. —Literally, Now let me sing. The chapter bears every mark of being a distinct…
Charles Spurgeon
On Isaiah 5:1
19th Century
Preacher
Now will I sing to my well-beloved a song of my beloved touching his vineyard. My Well-beloved hath a vineyard in a very fruitful hill:
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John Calvin
On Isaiah 5:1
16th Century
Theologian
Now will I sing to my beloved. The subject of this chapter is different from that of the former. It was the Prophet's design to describe t…
John Gill
On Isaiah 5:1
17th Century
Pastor
Now will I sing to my well beloved These are the words of the Prophet Isaiah, being about to represent the state and cond…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 5:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Christ is God's beloved Son, and our beloved Saviour. The care of the Lord over the church of Israel is described by the management of a vineyard. …