United Commentaries

Isa.63.15-64.12

The prophet’s reflections on the past (63:7-14) inspire him to pray that God would now rescue his people as he has done before.

Isa.64.5-6

constant sinners . . . infected and impure with sin: See also 59:1-15. The only hope for salvation and transformation is through Jesus Christ (see Rom 7:25–8:11).

Isa.64.7

you have turned away from us: See 1:15; 30:20; 59:2.

turned us over to our sins: Because the people were so bent on sinning, God left them to perish in their sinful ways (see Rom 1:24).

Isa.64.8

clay . . . potter: See also 29:16; 45:9; Rom 9:20-21.

Isa.64.10

holy cities: All the cities of Judah were considered holy to God. However, the Temple in the host city of Jerusalem was the most holy place.