Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

Isaiah 3 Commentary The first section seems to give the impression that abundance is always a special gift from the LORD. Because of Judah’s sinfulness, the LORD threatens to withdraw both supply and support; justice and the means of justice; victory and the tools used to achieve victory; guidance and its providers; both leadership andContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 3 Commentary”

Isaiah 2 Commentary Isaiah is full of symbols. Verses 1 to 5 introduce us to the Mountain of the LORD. It will tower above all the other mountains. The timing of this event is sometime in the ‘last days’. Could the scripture be referencing Jerusalem’s prosperity? Yes, but prosperity is not commerce and industry, norContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 2 Commentary”

Isaiah 1 Commentary Isaiah’s vision concerns Judah and Jerusalem. Of course, it cannot be one vision! We are talking about many years of ministry spanning the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. Again, and as we shall see not too long from now, the prophet shall speak to the nations! JudahContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 1 Commentary”

Song 8 Commentary A brother’s relationship with his sister is what marriage becomes. It is natural. A bond so created attracts no public ridicule. It becomes an expectation. A man acquires new relations. The family is extended. It’s not exactly a parallel thought, but the reader can reflect on the events at the cross. WhenContinueContinue reading “Song 8 Commentary”

Song 7 Commentary The groom speaks at length. He describes his bride with parameters of beauty, elegance, and attraction. An important space for the woman, exclusively. Could there be something special about this description of the bride that could possibly explain the woman’s role in creation? Consider how the bride described her groom in ChapterContinueContinue reading “Song 7 Commentary”

Song 6 Commentary Once in a while, the holy pages give away their identity. At times, it’s the timing of the script that is exposed unintentionally.The mention of Tirzah and Jerusalem in the same thought may give us an estimation of the time when the Book was written. It wasn’t definitely written during the reignContinueContinue reading “Song 6 Commentary”

Songs 5 Commentary Of course, the Book of Songs is more of a drama than a song. Or simply an acted song. The groom is out and long, probably deep into the night. The bride is home and asleep, but not exactly asleep. Her man’s absence is too troubling to sleep soundly. She is missingContinueContinue reading “Song 5 Commentary”

Song 4 Commentary A man of few words? Not in this chapter. Not in this drama. Perhaps in some reality show, but not in a real love world. Men talk when stricken by love. Their words aren’t few at all.He describes his bride’s anatomy in glowing terms. Her smile is generous; her lips are jewelContinueContinue reading “Song 4 Commentary”

Song 3 Commentary We have mothers in the picture. The woman brings the man to her mother. Then we have the mention of the crown on the man’s heard placed on him by his mother. Of course, the thought is that mothers are kings in this department – the department of life and the processesContinueContinue reading “Song 3 Commentary”

Song 2 Commentary Verse 4 is the subject of a beautifully acted song by Cedarmont Kids. His banner over me is love. He leads me to the banquet hall. In the song, the LORD Jesus Christ has shown up as the lover. In other places, He is the good shepherd who prepares a table forContinueContinue reading “Song 2 Commentary”