Isaiah, ESV Expository Commentary

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
Bible Book: Isaiah
Publisher: Crossway
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical
Resource Type: Commentary
Last updated: February 17, 2026
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Evaluation

Overall Score: 8.2/10

A clear and structured companion for preaching Isaiah with confidence.

Publication Date(s): 2022
Pages: 1248
ISBN: 978-1433546488
Faithfulness to the Text: 8.2/10
We are helped to read Isaiah in context, with attention to the book’s flow and the logic of each unit.
Christ Centredness: 8.3/10
We are guided to preach Christ as fulfilment, while still honouring Isaiah’s own message and horizon.
Depth of Insight: 8.1/10
We receive solid help on key themes and hard passages, enough to sharpen preaching without drifting into side quests.
Clarity of Writing: 8.4/10
The explanations are clear and structured, which makes it usable for weekly sermon preparation.
Pastoral Usefulness: 8.2/10
We are regularly moved toward proclamation and application, not merely explanation.
Readability: 8.1/10
It reads smoothly, and it is easy to consult for specific texts and sections.

Summary

At a Glance

Length
1248 pages
Type
Expository (Mid-Level)
Theo. Perspective
Broadly Evangelical
Overall score
8.2 / 10
Strength
Strong sense of flow and sermon shape for a long prophetic book.
Limitation
Those wanting detailed critical engagement will still add a specialist technical volume.

In Isaiah, ESV Expository Commentary, Dane C. Ortlund helps us keep the sweep of Isaiah in view, so our teaching holds together and our preaching remains centred on the Lord’s holiness and saving purpose.

We are guided through the shape of major sections, with clear attention to how each passage contributes to the book’s message.

Why Should I Own This Commentary?

We should own this volume when we need expository support for a long prophetic book. It helps us track themes, locate each text in its setting, and preach with confidence rather than confusion.

For sermon series work, it assists with organisation and proportion, so we do not overplay minor details or ignore the main burden of the chapter.

It is also a helpful training companion for those learning how to preach prophets carefully.

Closing Recommendation

We recommend Isaiah, ESV Expository Commentary as a dependable preaching companion for expository work in Isaiah, especially when we want clarity, structure, and steady application.

As pastoral next steps, we can visit the Bible Book Overview, browse Top Recommendations, and use the Reformed Commentary Index to build a wiser working library.


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Classification

  • Level: Mid-level
  • Best For: Busy pastors, Pastors-in-training
  • Priority: Strong recommendation

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