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Text -- Isaiah 66:21 (NET)

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66:21 And I will choose some of them as priests and Levites,” says the Lord.
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Names, People and Places:
 · Levites relating to Levi and the priesthood given to him,a tribal name describing people and ceremonies as sacred


Dictionary Themes and Topics: REGENERATION | Jesus, The Christ | Israel | Isaiah | Gentiles | EZEKIEL, 2 | Church | more
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Wesley , JFB , Clarke , Calvin , TSK

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Barnes , Poole , Haydock , Gill

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TSK Synopsis , MHCC , Matthew Henry , Keil-Delitzsch , Constable , Guzik

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Wesley: Isa 66:21 - -- God will find among the converted Gentiles those who though they are not of the tribe of Levi, yet shall do the true work of priests and Levites.

God will find among the converted Gentiles those who though they are not of the tribe of Levi, yet shall do the true work of priests and Levites.

JFB: Isa 66:21 - -- The Gentiles.

The Gentiles.

JFB: Isa 66:21 - -- For spiritual worship: enjoying the direct access to God which was formerly enjoyed by the ministers of the temple alone (1Pe 2:9; Rev 1:6).

For spiritual worship: enjoying the direct access to God which was formerly enjoyed by the ministers of the temple alone (1Pe 2:9; Rev 1:6).

Clarke: Isa 66:21 - -- And for Levites - For ללוים laleviyim , fifty-nine MSS., (eight ancient), have וללוים velaleviyim , adding the conjunction ו vau , wh...

And for Levites - For ללוים laleviyim , fifty-nine MSS., (eight ancient), have וללוים velaleviyim , adding the conjunction ו vau , which the sense seems necessarily to require: and so read all the ancient versions. See Jos 3:3, and the various readings on that place in Kennicott’ s Bible.

Calvin: Isa 66:21 - -- 21.And I will even take some of them for priests and Levites The Prophet heightens the description of that which he had already declared about the ex...

21.And I will even take some of them for priests and Levites The Prophet heightens the description of that which he had already declared about the extraordinary grace of God. He had made known that the Church of God should be collected out of all nations, so that, in spite of every difficulty and obstruction, even distant nations should draw near to them. But now he proceeds further, and instructs them that the Gentiles shall not only be adopted by God, but shall also be elevated by him to the highest honor. Already it was a great honor, that unclean and polluted nations were reckoned to be a holy people; but now here is something far more wonderful, that they are elevated to the highest pinnacle of rank.

Hence we see that the priesthood under Christ is very different from what it was under the Law; for under the Law one tribe exclusively was admitted to the priesthood, and the Gentiles, as unclean, were so far from having it in their power to discharge that priesthood, that they were even forbidden to enter into the temple; but now all are admitted without distinction. Some expound this passage in a general manner, that the Gentiles shall be priests; that is, shall offer themselves to God, as Scripture frequently denominates all believers “a royal priesthood.” (1Pe 2:9; Rev 1:6.) But he appears to describe in an especial manner ministers and teachers whom the Lord also chose from among the Gentiles, and appointed to execute this distinguished office; that is, to preach the Gospel; such as Luke, Timothy, and others of the same class, who offered spiritual sacrifices to God by the Gospel.

TSK: Isa 66:21 - -- Isa 61:6; Exo 19:6; Jer 13:18-22; 1Pe 2:5, 1Pe 2:9; Rev 1:6, Rev 5:10, Rev 20:6

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Barnes: Isa 66:21 - -- And I will also take of them for priests - I will give to them an honorable place in my public service; that is, I will make them ministers of ...

And I will also take of them for priests - I will give to them an honorable place in my public service; that is, I will make them ministers of religion as if they were priests and Levites. This cannot be taken literally - because the priests and Levites among the Jews were determined by law, and by regular genealogical descent, and there was no provision for substituting any in their place. But it must mean that under the condition of things described here, those who should be brought from the distant pagan world would perform the same offices in the service of God which had been performed formerly by the priests and Levites that is, they would be ministers of religion. The services of God would no longer be performed by the descendants of Aaron, or be limited to them, but would be performed by others who should be called to this office from the pagan world.

Poole: Isa 66:21 - -- Lest the Jews, being assured that the tribe of Levi, which God anciently chose to minister before him, was among them, should say, Alas, if the Gent...

Lest the Jews, being assured that the tribe of Levi, which God anciently chose to minister before him, was among them, should say, Alas, if the Gentiles should be brought in, where would they have priests or Levites? God here by his prophet tells them he would provide priests, he would take

of them of these converted heathens. for priests and Levites, that is, for gospel ministers, to teach and to instruct people, which was the priest’ s work of old, Deu 33:10 2Ch 17:7,9 Mal 2:6 ; for they are mightily mistaken that think the priests among the Jews had nothing to do but to sacrifice and burn incense, which work is ceased. Saith the prophet, God will find amongst the converted Gentiles those who, though they be not of the tribe of Levi, or house of Aaron, yet they shall do the true work of priests and Levites.

Haydock: Isa 66:21 - -- Of them, Gentiles; (ver. 19.) some of whom alone will be properly priests, though all enjoy the title in a figurative sense, 1 Peter ii. 9. The Jews...

Of them, Gentiles; (ver. 19.) some of whom alone will be properly priests, though all enjoy the title in a figurative sense, 1 Peter ii. 9. The Jews strive in vain to elude this text. (Calmet) ---

Under the law, one family alone enjoyed this honour: but Christ chooses the most deserving pastors. (Worthington)

Gill: Isa 66:21 - -- And I will also take of them for priests,.... That is, of the Gentiles, the brethren brought as an offering to the Lord; and therefore must respect Go...

And I will also take of them for priests,.... That is, of the Gentiles, the brethren brought as an offering to the Lord; and therefore must respect Gospel times, when the Aaronic priesthood would be changed and cease, which admitted not of Gentiles, nor any of any other tribe in Israel, but the tribe of Levi; nor is this to be understood of the spiritual priesthood common to all believers, 1Pe 2:5 since of those converted Gentiles brought, not all, but only some of them, would be taken for priests; and therefore can only be interpreted of the ministers of the word, who, in Old Testament language, are called priests, though never in the New Testament; but elders, bishops, overseers, pastors, and teachers. The first preachers of the Gospel were Jews, as the twelve apostles, the seventy disciples, Paul and Barnabas, and others; but when the Gospel was preached, and churches planted in the Gentile world, then priests, or pastors, or elders, were taken out from among them, and ordained over the churches everywhere; and which have continued, more or less, ever since; and will be more abundant in the latter day; whose work and office is not to offer up slain beasts, as the priests of old; but to point to the sacrifice of Christ, to the Lamb of God, that takes away the sins of men; and to teach the knowledge of crucified Christ, and the several doctrines and duties of the Christian religion, as the priests formerly taught the knowledge of the law, Mal 2:7,

and for Levites, saith the Lord; this still more clearly shows that the prophecy belongs to the Gospel dispensation, and is to be understood figuratively and spiritually; for none but those of the tribe of Levi could be taken for Levites in a literal sense; but here Gentiles are said to be taken for such, and design men in Gospel churches. The Levites, as their name signifies, were such as were "joined" to others; they ministered to the priests, and assisted them, and had the charge of the temple, and the vessels of it, to whom deacons now answer; who are helps and assistants to the ministers of the word: their business is to serve tables, and to take care of the secular affairs of the church; so that this is a prophecy of the churches in the latter day being truly organized, and filled with proper officers, as well as with numerous members.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

Geneva Bible: Isa 66:21 And I will also take of them for ( h ) priests [and] for Levites, saith the LORD. ( h ) That is, of the Gentiles, as he did Luke, Timothy and Titus f...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Isa 66:1-24 - --1 The glorious God will be served in humble sincerity.5 He comforts the humble by shewing the confusion of their enemies;7 with the marvellous growth,...

MHCC: Isa 66:15-24 - --A prophetic declaration is given of the Lord's vengeance on all enemies of his church, especially that of all antichristian opposers of the gospel in ...

Matthew Henry: Isa 66:15-24 - -- These verses, like the pillar of cloud and fire, have a dark side towards the enemies of God's kingdom and all that are rebels against his crown, an...

Keil-Delitzsch: Isa 66:21 - -- The latter, having been incorporated into the priestly congregation of Jehovah (Isa 61:6), are not even excluded from the priestly and Levitical ser...

Constable: Isa 56:1--66:24 - --V. Israel's future transformation chs. 56--66 The last major section of Isaiah deals with the necessity of livin...

Constable: Isa 63:1--66:24 - --C. Recognition of divine ability chs. 63-66 The third and final subdivision of this last part of the boo...

Constable: Isa 65:17--Jer 1:1 - --2. The culmination of Israel's future 65:17-66:24 As the book opened with an emphasis on judgmen...

Constable: Isa 66:15-24 - --Worship or destruction 66:15-24 This pericope concludes the sections on the culmination of Israel's future (65:17-66:24), Israel's future transformati...

Guzik: Isa 66:1-24 - --Isaiah 66 - Rejoicing in God's Ultimate Victory A. The LORD will repay His enemies. 1. (1-2) The greatness of God, and proper response of man. Thu...

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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 66 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Isa 66:1, The glorious God will be served in humble sincerity; Isa 66:5, He comforts the humble by shewing the confusion of their enemies...

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 66 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 66 God is served with the Spirit, and not by ceremonies, Isa 66:1-4 , the wonderful birth and benefits of the gospel church, Isa 66:5-14 . ...

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 66 (Chapter Introduction) (Isa 66:1-4) God looks at the heart, and vengeance is threatened for guilt. (Isa 66:5-14) The increase of the church, when Jew and Gentile shall be 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 66 (Chapter Introduction) The scope of this chapter is much the same as that of the foregoing chapter and many expressions of it are the same; it therefore looks the same wa...

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 66 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 66 This chapter treats of the same things as the former, the rejection of the unbelieving Jews, and the regard had to them t...

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