Bible Commentaries
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes
Isaiah 56
man = (mortal) man. Hebrew. "enosh. App-14.
this . . . it. This righteousness . . . this salvation. Both Feminine.
of man = of Adam. Hebrew. "adam. App-14.
keepeth the sabbath. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 20:8-11).
stranger = foreigner. Hebrew. nakar. See Proverbs 5:3.
speak = think.
Behold. Figure of speech Asterismos.
to = into. Some codices read "upon".
holy. See note on Exodus 3:5.
house of prayer. See quotation below. shall be accepted = for acceptance.
Mine house, &c. Quoted in Matthew 21:13. Mark 11:17. Luke 19:46. Contrast "your house" (Matthew 23:38).
people = peoples.
greedy = strong of soul. Hebrew. nephesh (App-13) =
strong of appetite: i.e., as well rendered, "greedy".
every one. Hebrew. "Ish. App-14.
wine. Hebrew. yayin. App-27.
strong drink. Hebrew. shekar. App-27.
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