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Text -- Isaiah 30:23 (NET)

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30:23 He will water the seed you plant in the ground, and the ground will produce crops in abundance. At that time your cattle will graze in wide pastures.
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Wesley: Isa 30:23 - -- Which shall be the fruit of thy own land and labour: and excellent for quality, which is called, fat, Deu 32:14, and abundant for quantity.

Which shall be the fruit of thy own land and labour: and excellent for quality, which is called, fat, Deu 32:14, and abundant for quantity.

JFB: Isa 30:23 - -- Rather, "for thy seed." Physical prosperity accompanies national piety; especially under the Old Testament. The early rain fell soon after the seed wa...

Rather, "for thy seed." Physical prosperity accompanies national piety; especially under the Old Testament. The early rain fell soon after the seed was sown in October or November; the latter rain in the spring, before the ripening of the corn. Both were needed for a good harvest.

JFB: Isa 30:23 - -- The produce.

The produce.

JFB: Isa 30:23 - -- Bread made of the best wheat flour (compare Gen 49:20; Deu 32:14).

Bread made of the best wheat flour (compare Gen 49:20; Deu 32:14).

Calvin: Isa 30:23 - -- 23.Then will he give rain to thy seed From the fruit he again shews how desirable it is to be converted to God; for the fruit of repentance is, that ...

23.Then will he give rain to thy seed From the fruit he again shews how desirable it is to be converted to God; for the fruit of repentance is, that he receives converted persons into favor, and bestows his blessing on them, so that they are in want of nothing, but, on the contrary, are loaded with every kind of blessings. As troubles and distresses proceed from the wrath of God, whom we provoke by our crimes, so, when he is pacified, everything goes on prosperously with us, and we obtain every sort of kindness, as the Law more fully testifies. (Lev 26:3; Deu 28:3.) A little before, he had spoken of “rain,” from which they were led to expect an abundant supply of food; but because he had not observed order in beginning with earthly and fading blessings, he therefore now adds to doctrine, which is spiritual nourishment, those things which belong to the use of this corruptible life; for, although godliness has the promise of the present life as well as “of that which is to come,” (1Ti 4:8,) yet first of all it aims at heaven. (Mat 6:33.)

Hence also let us learn that it is in vain for men to toil in cultivating their fields, if the Lord do not send rain from heaven. Our labors must be watered by him, and he must “give the increase;” otherwise they will be of no service. Yet we must not expect rain but from the blessing of God; and if we receive abundant produce, we ought to give to him the glory. Hence learn also that we shall be in want of nothing, and shall obtain very abundant fruits of our labors, if we are converted to God, and that it is our own fault that we often suffer poverty and want, because by our wickedness we drive away from us the blessing of God. Let us not therefore ascribe barrenness and famine to any other causes than to our own fault; for it is impossible that there should be so great a multitude of men as to be incapable of deriving support and nourishment from the earth; but by our iniquities and transgressions we shut the bosom of the earth, which would otherwise be laid open to us, and would abundantly yield fruits of every description, that we might lead a prosperous and happy life.

And thy cattle shall feed What he now adds about the “cattle” tends greatly to magnify the grace of God; for if his kindness overflows even on the dumb cattle, (Psa 36:6,) how much more on men whom “he created after his image.” (Gen 1:27.) But we need not wonder if brute beasts, which were created for the use of men, suffer hunger along with their masters, and that they have a share in the bestowal of favor when God is reconciled to men.

TSK: Isa 30:23 - -- shall he : Isa 5:6, Isa 32:20, Isa 44:2-4, Isa 55:10,Isa 55:11, Isa 58:11; Psa 65:9-13, Psa 104:13, Psa 104:14; Psa 107:35-38; Jer 14:22; Eze 36:25, E...

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: Isa 30:23 - -- Then shall he give the rain of thy seed - That is, he shall send rain on the seed which is sown. You will be allowed to cultivate the soil with...

Then shall he give the rain of thy seed - That is, he shall send rain on the seed which is sown. You will be allowed to cultivate the soil without molestation, and God will give you fruitful seasons and abundant harvests. This is a poetic description of a happy or golden age, when there would be peace and prosperity (compare the notes at Isa 11:6-7).

And bread of the increase of the earth - And bread which the ground shall produce.

And it shall be fat and plenteous - It shall be rich and abundant; that is, there shall be prosperity and an ample supply for your needs.

Feed in large pastures - This is a description of security when their cattle should be permitted to roam at large, and have abundant pasturage - an image of prosperity that would be very gratifying to a people whose main conception of wealth consisted in abundance of flocks and herds.

Poole: Isa 30:23 - -- The rain of thy seed or rather, as others render it; to or for thy seed, when thou hast newly sown thy seed, which was called the former rain ; or s...

The rain of thy seed or rather, as others render it; to or for thy seed, when thou hast newly sown thy seed, which was called the former rain ; or such as thy seed requires, which may include both the former and the latter rain. Their sins, the cause of all God’ s judgments which had befallen them, being removed by their sincere repentance, and God’ s gracious pardon, God showereth down all his blessings upon them.

Bread of the increase of the earth which shall be the fruit of thy own land and labour; which is a great mercy and comfort.

It shall be fat and plenteous thy bread shall be excellent for quality, which is called fat. Deu 32:14 , and abundant for quantity.

Gill: Isa 30:23 - -- Then shall he give thee rain of thy seed, that thou shalt sow the ground withal,.... Or, "rain to thy seed" f; that is, when the seed is sown in the e...

Then shall he give thee rain of thy seed, that thou shalt sow the ground withal,.... Or, "rain to thy seed" f; that is, when the seed is sown in the earth, the Lord will give the former rain, and cause it to take root, and spring up:

and bread of the increase of the earth; the earth, being watered with rain, should give its increase of corn, of which bread should be made; so that there would be seed to the sower, and bread to the eater, as in Isa 55:10,

and it shall be fat and plenteous; or "fat and fat"; very fat and rich, exceeding good bread, and plenty of it; and after the siege of the city by Sennacherib's army was broke up, and that was destroyed, for years following there was great fruitfulness in the land, as was foretold, Isa 37:30 and this may denote the great fruitfulness of the Gospel, and the excellency of the spiritual food of it, and of the blessings of grace that come by it:

in that day shall thy cattle feed in large pastures; signifying that there should be pastures for cattle in the several parts of the country, and these large ones, where cattle should feed, and enjoy great plenty. This clause belongs to the next verse Isa 30:24, and should of right begin it. The Targum interprets it thus,

"and the righteous shall be nourished with their cattle at that time, with the fat of tender and fat things;''

as the earth would be fruitful, the cattle would be well fed; and so there would be plenty of provision for man and beast.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Isa 30:23 Or “in that day” (KJV).

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Isa 30:1-33 - --1 The prophet threatens the people for their confidence in Egypt,8 and contempt of God's word.18 God's mercies towards his church.27 God's wrath and t...

MHCC: Isa 30:19-26 - --God's people will soon arrive at the Zion above, and then they will weep no more for ever. Even now they would have more comfort, as well as holiness,...

Matthew Henry: Isa 30:18-26 - -- The closing words of the foregoing paragraph ( You shall be left as a beacon upon a mountain ) some understand as a promise that a remnant of them s...

Keil-Delitzsch: Isa 30:23-25 - -- The promise, after setting forth this act of penitence, rises higher and higher; it would not stop at bread in time of need. "And He gives rain to ...

Constable: Isa 7:1--39:8 - --III. Israel's crisis of faith chs. 7--39 This long section of the book deals with Israel's major decision in Isa...

Constable: Isa 13:1--35:10 - --B. God's sovereignty over the nations chs. 13-35 This major section of the book emphasizes the folly of ...

Constable: Isa 28:1--33:24 - --3. The folly of trusting the nations chs. 28-33 Chapters 28-35 are somewhat similar to chapters ...

Constable: Isa 30:1-33 - --The woe against rebellion by God's children ch. 30 There are several thematic connections between this chapter and chapter 28.298 The general structur...

Guzik: Isa 30:1-33 - --Isaiah 30 - Trust In the LORD, Not In Egypt A. A rebuke to those in Judah who looked to Egypt for deliverance. 1. (1-2) God exposes the sin of those...

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Introduction / Outline

JFB: Isaiah (Book Introduction) ISAIAH, son of Amoz (not Amos); contemporary of Jonah, Amos, Hosea, in Israel, but younger than they; and of Micah, in Judah. His call to a higher deg...

JFB: Isaiah (Outline) PARABLE OF JEHOVAH'S VINEYARD. (Isa. 5:1-30) SIX DISTINCT WOES AGAINST CRIMES. (Isa. 5:8-23) (Lev 25:13; Mic 2:2). The jubilee restoration of posses...

TSK: Isaiah (Book Introduction) Isaiah has, with singular propriety, been denominated the Evangelical Prophet, on account of the number and variety of his prophecies concerning the a...

TSK: Isaiah 30 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Isa 30:1, The prophet threatens the people for their confidence in Egypt, Isa 30:8, and contempt of God’s word; Isa 30:18, God’s merc...

Poole: Isaiah (Book Introduction) THE ARGUMENT THE teachers of the ancient church were of two sorts: 1. Ordinary, the priests and Levites. 2. Extraordinary, the prophets. These we...

Poole: Isaiah 30 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 30 The prophet threateneth the people for their confidence in Egypt, Isa 30:1-7 , and contempt of God’ s word, Isa 30:8-11 ; wherefore...

MHCC: Isaiah (Book Introduction) Isaiah prophesied in the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. He has been well called the evangelical prophet, on account of his numerous and...

MHCC: Isaiah 30 (Chapter Introduction) (Isa 30:1-7) The Jews reproved for seeking aid from Egypt. (Isa 30:8-18) Judgements in consequence of their contempt of God's word. (Isa 30:19-26) G...

Matthew Henry: Isaiah (Book Introduction) An Exposition, With Practical Observations, of The Book of the Prophet Isaiah Prophet is a title that sounds very great to those that understand it, t...

Matthew Henry: Isaiah 30 (Chapter Introduction) The prophecy of this chapter seems to relate (as that in the foregoing chapter) to the approaching danger of Jerusalem and desolations of Judah by ...

Constable: Isaiah (Book Introduction) Introduction Title and writer The title of this book of the Bible, as is true of the o...

Constable: Isaiah (Outline) Outline I. Introduction chs. 1-5 A. Israel's condition and God's solution ch. 1 ...

Constable: Isaiah Isaiah Bibliography Alexander, Joseph Addison. Commentary on the Prophecies of Isaiah. 1846, 1847. Revised ed. ...

Haydock: Isaiah (Book Introduction) THE PROPHECY OF ISAIAS. INTRODUCTION. This inspired writer is called by the Holy Ghost, (Ecclesiasticus xlviii. 25.) the great prophet; from t...

Gill: Isaiah (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH This book is called, in the New Testament, sometimes "the Book of the Words of the Prophet Esaias", Luk 3:4 sometimes only t...

Gill: Isaiah 30 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 30 This chapter contains a complaint of the Jews for their sins and transgressions; a prophecy of their destruction for them...

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