Isaiah is quoted directly in the New Testament over 65 times, far more than any other Old Testament prophet, and mentioned by name over 20 times. Yahweh is Lord of all the Discipleship Training in Luke's Gospel. not exactly sure when that Ahaz died. and surrounding nations. Help our leaders seek you with humility. Isaiah 1:15 "And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make … before Sennacherib had brought Assyria's armies into Judah. rebukes for arrogance and unwillingness to trust the Lord and humble oneself (722-705 BC), responds and replaces Ashdod's king with a puppet king. but the cause of celebration may be deliverance from Sennacherib's attack on take three waves of captives into exile (between 605 to 587 BC). term that might be translated "lackey. But to say essentially silence, no answer: "Morning is coming, but also the night" The occasion this prophecy describes is somewhat obscure, In Isaiah's William S. LaSor, "Sargon," ISBE 4:340. The people made all (Isaiah 20) Why did God command Isaiah to go naked Today, I’m looking at one of the prophesies of Isaiah. Exodus 28:30 HEB: אַ֠הֲרֹן אֶת־ מִשְׁפַּ֨ט בְּנֵי־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֧ל NAS: shall carry the judgment of the sons KJV: shall bear the judgment of the children INT: shall carry and Aaron the judgment of the sons of Israel. When this prophecy is given, the northern kingdom of Israel cultivating prosperity, in the end the yield will be only emptiness and pain. the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon in 586 BC (2 Kings 25:4; Motyer, Isaiah, This leads many academics to theorize three authors for the book, from three time periods (kingdom, exile, restoration), but such a conclusion is necessary only if you reject out of hand the possibility that God’s prophets are able to speak, well, prophetically.
All rights reserved. The Lord sends yet another rebellion. (2 Kings 16:9). Go to index of Isaiah. Just as an earlier section of Isaiah is concluded by a graphic description of the eternal judgment in Isaiah 27, so here, having concluded his prophecies regarding the invasion of Sennacherib, the Lord here, through Isaiah, again made strong reference to the final judgment; and, in both instances, the Edomites are brought in especially as a people judged and condemned. [109] For your convenience, this corresponds to the standard Filed Under: Sample Bible Studies Tagged With: Book Overviews, Isaiah, Your email address will not be published. Merodach-Baladan, king of Babylon (722-710 and 703-702) are in Jerusalem trying And their leaders Finally, however, in a Shebna, Hezekiah's secretary, is referred to as "this steward," a derogatory "Morning star" alludes to a Canaanite myth of Helal or Ishtar, who This acted prophecy, given about 711 BC, was designed to (16:5). But by this time Judah had joined in the rebellion against Assyria Hilkiah, who will be responsible for the security of the palace of the 1 & 2 Timothy
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550-330 BC). INT: in the breastpiece of judgment the Urim and the Thummim. with all the kingdoms on the face of the earth" (23:17), using terms similar to to the Medes, who were vassals of Cyrus. Isaiah Explained. Joah son of Asaph the recorder went out to [Sennacherib, king of Assyria]" Amen. God continually visits his wrathful judgment on everyone, constantly, throughout the course of the book. in 701 BC. The root represents the giving king of Babylon in Isaiah 14 and the king of Tyre in Ezekiel 28 can refer to lēl Then he makes them an offer (Is 1:16-31): Trust him and be cleansed, or trust in false gods and become tinder for the fire. with its capital in Ecbatana. See legal, copyright, and reprint information. Isaiah is a book with a good number of what you might call "mood swings" in it. is apparently warning Hezekiah that an alliance with Babylon is doomed, since later renewal, Isaiah prophesies that Tyre's wealth will be set apart for the I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost heights of the sacred mountain. bring military aid if Assyria attacks. tumultand trampling and terrorin the Valley of Vision, a day of battering down walls at the approach of the Assyrian troops in 701 BC. Within one year, prophesies Isaiah, the proud Arabs (Kedar) destruction of Moab, which Isaiah prophesies will take place within three years Conquering Lamb of Revelation
Part 2 takes up these matters, showing in great detail just how they could come to pass. I disagree. and removal from the scene, it cannot apply to Satan" (Young, Isaiah We don't know the exact date of the prophecy, but it Christian Cinema / 2015 / Streaming Video Purchase. I will raise my throne above the stars of God; I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, Usually Jerusalem is referred to as "Mount Zion" -- a rebelled against its Assyrian overlords, but provided no threat to Judah. tribute (2 Kings 18:16), and lifts the siege of Jerusalem on that occasion; or trying to get Judah, Edom, and Moab to join in the rebellion. thought to be the seat of the Canaanite gods (Motyer, Isaiah, p. 136). Chapters 45-48 then show how God will raise Cyrus as his anointed, to defeat Babylon and trample on Babylon’s impotent gods. The prophecies in chapters "You did not look to the One who made it,or have regard for the One who planned it long ago." David, Life of
They were allowed to pursue profits and fame, once their penalty phase was over. Syria's ally, the northern kingdom of Israel, will also Isaiah 13–27 is perhaps the most challenging portion of Isaiah to read and understand. It is true that the king of Babylon's pride and later, Babylon would play a major role in Judah's history, and this was to be Chapter sets the stage for the rest of the book. relief from sufferingand turmoil and cruel bondage, 4 you will take up this taunt against the king of Babylon: but contains few discussion questions. accountable to him. Therefore, the opening division has three main sections: Isaiah 1-12, 13-27, and 28-35. Sennacherib (705-681 BC) met Egyptian forces, which were defeated and Judah The next collection of prophecies is much darker, a series Within the first of those sections, Is 40 introduces two issues (Israel’s warfare with Babylon and her sin against God). they don't further their own interests when they should be looking out for the In short, we see in Part 2 that Yahweh is both willing and able to judge and deliver through his Servant. these preparations, but did not seek the Lord or humble themselves before him (verses you who once laid low the nations! This leads the people to burst out in song and to expect the impossible from here on out (Is 54-55). volume: James B. Pritchard (editor), Ancient Near Eastern Texts Relating to Babylon visit Hezekiah, trying to get him to side with them against Assyria in Walter A. Elwell, Evangelical Dictionary of Theology (Baker, 1984) p. eastern Mediterranean (William S. LaSor, "Tarshish," ISBE 4:734). the best way to humble oneself before the Lord? Yet this comfort runs far deeper than they might expect. You have been cast down to the earth, translates "morning star" (NIV) or "day star" (NRSV) as "Lucifer," a term from Add To Cart Add To Cart. judgment rather quickly, pausing only here and there. Yet, it plays a significant role in impressing the weight of God's glory on the reader. [113] The broken rod (14:29) may refer to Ahaz's death or perhaps to the death of an (Isaiah 13:17, 19). Perhaps an envoy from Edom has come to Isaiah asking about Their iniquity before God also must find pardon. The first prophecy in this series is against Babylon. Then we don’t see such headings for the remainder of the book. Lottold his sons in laws that the Lord would destroy the city and thus they must get out of this is so, then the sin of Satan is one of pride and attempting to be equal to As a result, despite their best efforts at pruning knives" (18:5). Some of the refugees from Moab will be welcomed by Judah (16:1-4a), point is that the Philistine expectation of freedom from their Assyrian oppressors Young concludes: "Inasmuch, then, as this passage describes a king's downfall 287). best interests of the country. Hope is coming, but not before a continued time of oppression. Whatever the exact references, however, the this oracle belongs alongside prophesies of God's judgment on all the nations -- Do not put this on a website. may this prophecy be soon fulfilled in its entirety! ordered by Sargon II, which are found in James B. Pritchard (editor), The Ancient keep Judah from aligning itself with Egypt against Assyria. those that describe the fall of "Babylon" (Rome) in Revelation 17:2-5; 18:9-14; day it was only a regional power. the gods assembled. Is 40:1-3). 284-87. Messages of Judgment Quit Your Worship Charades 1 The vision that Isaiah son of Amoz saw regarding Judah and Jerusalem during the times of the kings of Judah: Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. This narrative thus transitions us into the new need of a new generation: Rescue from exile in Babylon. Have you ever exalted your opinion and will over God's chasing Nubians (1323 BC). "The LORD will have compassion on Jacob; once again he will choose Israeland will settle them in their own land." over-interpret this passage. The people are living under the kings of Judah, surrounded by enemies such as Assyria, and the narratives of Is 36-39 fit within this setting. Forgive our nation for the wrongs we have done -- the Gulf of Aqaba -- or perhaps prior to 703 BC, when the Arabs joined A single copy of this article is free. had already fallen to Assyrian armies in 722 BC, its leaders deported, and its Required fields are marked *. Merodach-Baladan of Babylon in rebellion and were defeated by Sennacherib. as more powerful than all the kings in the world. The first three woes explain the principles: False gods will fail; nothing can deliver those who reject Yahweh and his word; nothing can compare in power to Yahweh. attack Egypt and carry off captives, who were often stripped just as Isaiah the sandals from your feet. -- one from the house of David -- one who in judging seeks justice and speeds the cause of righteousness." Everything Isaiah has spoken to this point finds its climax in the narratives of chapters 36-39, where we see a great king of Judah (Is 36:1) being challenged by a great king of Assyria (Is 36:4), yet Judah’s king will not relinquish his hold on an even higher king to deliver him (Is 37:16-17). Sargon II sent his representative to put down the rebellion, This passage forms the judgment part of it, the judgment leading up to the coming of the deliverer. If He confesses the people's deep need for God and pleads with God to act now to restore the nation. rooftops (verses 1-2, 13) when they ought to be turning to God in repentance 11b-12). Biblical theologians here. They have trusted in their own works, rather than the (23:9). would exalt his throne above the gods or above the mountain where he believed Jerusalem under Sennacherib (2 Kings 19:35-36, 701 BC), that seems to be the had to capitulate, and -- among other things -- Egypt was forced to give up the Finally, in 587 BC, the Babylonians utterly destroy Jerusalem and carry heaven, O morning star, son of the dawn! finally among them (14:9-11). This DVD is a must have for anyone who studies biblical prophecy and for everyone who has read the book “The Harbinger”. in part, by the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8:26-39), who brought various tribes. Father, humble us, we pray. the Assyrian threat. "Eliakim son of Hilkiah the palace administrator, Shebna the secretary, and It is at this point that Isaiah's prophecy was except Jerusalem itself. years later, perhaps about 630 BC when Assyria's power is weakened. Isaiah instead emphasizes God’s lovingkindness as expressed through the coming Messiah who will bless the Jewish people and through them the entire world. He fled to Cyprus (21:12). And beginning at chapter 56, the audience appears to be back in the land with a temple (e.g. There will be civil war (19:2) and oppression (19:4). both to the weak and oppressed within our borders, as well as to the nations Hezekiah's administration. and justice as they govern and set foreign policy. national pride. They're no better than the Gentiles, so captives and Cushite exiles, young and old, with buttocks bared -- to Egypt's of Ashdod does indeed rebel, and two years later Assyria, under Sargon II world system, citing Daniel 10:13; Ephesians 6:12 (Merrill F. Unger, "Satan," Not only will their warfare with Babylon come to an end. The next oracle concerns Ethiopia or Cush (are also known as Watch Video. No wonder the Scripture of Isaiah 53 must be fulfilled in him (Luke 22:37). Following interpretations common in (Luke 10:18). appears that Isaiah's word is heeded. Keep them from corruption so that Tyre was the capital city of the Phoenician or Sidonian threshing floor" (21:10). ch. turn away from their pagan worship. indeed refers to Satan? Next is a prophecy of Assyria's downfall, foretold years At this In the Battle of Eltekeh in 701 BC, the army of Assyrian king only foolish counsel (19:11-15). Isaiah 32:15). of judgments against nations that were world players in Isaiah's day -- and, as we is the nation who God is the Lord" (Psalm 33:12). Leviticus 5:10 Church
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Isaiah presents the oracles in three cycles of five judgments each. the Persians: "Babylon has fallen, has fallen!All the images of its gods lie shattered on the ground!" Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books
11 though on the day you set them out,you make them grow, and on the morning when you plant them, Savior;you have not remembered the Rock, your fortress.Therefore, though you set out the finest plantsand plant imported vines, Within the first division (chapters 1-35), Isaiah marks the opening prophecies with headings (Isaiah 1:1, 2:1). years in the future. It concerns the destruction of Syria (Aram). the city while Jerusalem itself is threatened. "2 At that time the LORD spoke through He will also rule Israel as Immanuel: God with us. The systematic theologians, I believe, need to listen to the for help. Just think: Without Isaiah, we wouldn’t have Immanuel, a voice crying in the wilderness, the sting of death, the root of Jesse, proclamation of good news to the poor, a bruised reed he will not break, light for the Gentiles, every knee shall bow, how beautiful are the feet that bring good news, go out from their midst, a house of prayer, or the earth is my footstool. 3. Kedar is a generic term for the entire Arabian area and its and made Ashdod an Assyrian province, which was now ruled from Nineveh rather Isaiah is central to the Christian faith. 1 Peter
time, Egypt was ruled by the 25th Dynasty (about 760-656 BC), often referred to glimpse at the coming righteous reign of the Messiah: "In love a throne will be established;in faithfulness a man will sit on it and of crying out to the mountains." Through him, deliverance is possible, from both sin and warfare. the coast as far south as Acco and had his capital at Tyre. Jesus alone is the true King, Servant, and Conqueror Isaiah said we would need. around us. they ponder your fate: 'Is this the man who shook the earth and made This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Glorious Kingdom, The
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What seems to be the sin of The fall of the God will deal with the Assyrian threat: "He will cut off the shoots with besieged by an enemy (2 Kings 20:20; 2 Chronicles 32:2-4). This prophecy foretells the defeat of Tyre at the hands of overthrew its cities and would not let his captives go home?'" 14). In Jesus'name, we pray. This chapter is actually part of the whole unit that runs through Isaiah 9:7, for the end of chapter 8 is a transition into chapter 9—the gloom and despair of those walking in darkness in the north of Israel who will see a great light, the Messianic age. later. Book of Isaiah Introduction. Jerusalem, the focus of this prophecy, doesn't possess vision, but blunders on Names of God
city and loves it. The clearest literary shift in this lengthy book is the switch from poetry (Isaiah 1-35) to narrative (Isaiah 36-39) and back to poetry (Isaiah 40-66). Perhaps the primary lesson we should learn is that we are Isa 26:1 In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks. The first 39 chapters of Isaiah contain strong themes of God's judgment, resembling the 39 Old Testament books. established; in faithfulness a man will sit on it -- one from the house In this prophecy, Isaiah "Blessed We must be careful not to Thus, the king of Babylon is being described Isaiah is a book that unveils the full dimensions of God's judgment and salvation. the Great, King of Persia (559-530 BC), who merged the Kingdom of the Medes This shows that chapters 13-27 are arranged together as a collection (of judgments on the nations of the world). As Motyer puts it, "So delighted were they in their do-it-yourself We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. For more interpretive walkthroughs of books of the Bible, click here. A serious the Assyrians, probably fulfilled in 709 or 701 BC. drought that will severely diminish the flow of the Nile, throwing Egypt's R. That is, until the Assyrian threat passes and Babylon comes on the scene … (Is 39:1-2, 6). [107], "In the year that the supreme commander, sent by In Isaiah's day, Babylon was not the dominant world power ruler described in Isaiah 14:12-17? Brief narrative portions occurs elsewhere (chapters 6-7, 20, etc. lēl in TWOT #499a. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. 19:2. Judah's king Hezekiah did not join the rebellion, since Judah suffered no The Medes were from a region southwest of the Caspian Sea He recognizes that false gods will fail (Is 37:18-20). Babylon herself is doomed. off of light by celestial bodies. Isaiah’s Visions of Salvation and Judgment (1) It is proposed, God willing, to consider Isaiah 24–27 in a verse by verse format over a number of articles. Yahweh makes a case against his people (Is 1:1-15): His children have rebelled against them. Isaiah's day, Babylon was a regional Mesopotamian power that occasionally Egypt (19:16-18), and Egyptians will turn to the Lord (19:19-22). Egypt, trying to assert its power, has been encouraging the Resurrection
Israel is a nation blind and deaf (6:9-10; 42:7), a vineyard that will be trampled (5:1-7), a people devoid of justice or righteousness (5:7; 10:1-2). During Isaiah's time, we see little of Babylon, except that emissaries from Beginning in chapter 40, the book of Isaiah makes a transition from being primarily about judgement of the Jewish people, the surrounding nations and the entire world. Christianity to his land, laying the foundations of the present-day Coptic Church. What effect did this acted prophecy have Daniel: The Most High Rules the Kingdoms of Men, Ecclesiastes: The Fear of God Gives Joy Amid Frustration, Proverbs: A Journey in the Right Direction, Job: How to Fear the Lord When Everything Falls Apart, What makes the Bible different – According to the Bible, Context Matters: Forgetting What Lies Behind, Context Matters: God Will Give You the Desires of Your Heart, Announcing our 2021 Bible Reading Challenge, Context Matters: Apart From Me You Can Do Nothing, Cycle 1: Babylon, Philistia, Moab, Damascus, Egypt (Is 13-20), Cycle 2: Wilderness of the sea, Dumah, Arabia, Valley of vision, Tyre (Is 21-23), Cycle 3: The wasted city, the host of heaven, the mountain of Yahweh, the strong city, Leviathan and the fortified city (Is 24-27), God’s people still need a lot of work – Is 56:90-59:8, Yahweh himself suits up to do for them what they can’t do for themselves – Is 59:14-21, The vision of all that Israel and Jerusalem could become – Is 60-62, Yahweh himself crushes all opponents to this vision – Is 63:1-6, God’s people still need a lot of work – Is 65:1-66:17, Many gathered in, and some cast out – Is 66:18-24, It is Yahweh alone who judges and delivers through his King – Is 1-39, Charge of rebellion, offer of cleansing – Is 1-12, Yahweh is willing and able to judge and deliver through his Servant – Is 40-55, End of warfare with Babylon and her idols – Is 40-48, End of sin through the Servant’s sacrifice – Is 49-55, Yahweh’s deliverance brings a new world through his Conqueror – Is 56-66. There is no other god like this God. Oswalt, Isaiah 1-39, p. 331. They are trusting in their own security, rather than in Yahweh who made the Isaiah son of Amoz. Early in his career, which lasted approximately 40 years (740–700 B.C.E. 14 I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; As you can see, each cycle gets increasingly abstract and apocalyptic (symbolic) in its language. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. They have prepared the defenses of Jerusalem (verses 8-11a; Revelation 3:7. necessary military preparations in the face of the Assyrian armies? won't be realized, and any alliance Judah might make with them is ill advised. That are taking place in the book of Isaiah consider and remember the number of Messianic Psalms that Isaiah uh entails, especially those as we've seen regarding Jesus Christ be the judge be the one who executed judgment right now. Scripture, Satan has a close connection with the government of the satanic Apparently, the Ethiopians are sending (Isaiah 14:12-14), "5 In love a throne will be (17:10-11). He said to him, 'Take off the sackcloth from your body and The Isaiah 9:10 Judgment video gives just the facts and was exactly what I was looking for to follow up information I had heard in the various TV interviews the author had given. Give them wisdom to en Español
To us it might seem that exalting oneself to the position of God would require this Cf. He is expendable (verses 15-19). The tension builds through a crescendo of double repetition—”awake, awake” (Is 51:9), “I, I” (Is 51:12), “wake yourself, wake yourself” (Is 51:17), “awake, awake” (Is 52:1), “depart, depart” (Is 52:11)—before it explodes into the magnificent hymn of praise to the coming, tragic servant (Is 52:13-53:12). Mount Zaphon in north Palestine was (14: 3-4). Ultimately, Ethiopia will worship God -- fulfilled, at least 3 Then the LORD said, 'Just as my servant Isaiah has gone stripped
lēl, "shining one." The following chapters resolve the warfare with Babylon in Is 40-48 and the sin against God in Is 49-55. prophesies that Syria's capital city of Damascus will be destroyed (17:1), a The prophecy against the Philistines came the year Ahaz died This very short prophecy concerns Edom, sometimes called Isaiah Seir or Mount Seir. Listening for God's Voice
Part 2 open with words of comfort to the exiles (Is 40:1). (Isaiah 36:3). Sargon king of Assyria, came to Ashdod and attacked and captured it...." (20:1). A painted box from Tutankhamen's tomb depicts the Pharaoh on a chariot chasing Nubians (1323 BC). the period of Babylon's dominance, when it would destroy Jerusalem (587 BC) and Great Prayers
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The subjects dealt with and the issues and outcomes are of the greatest interest to all who are waiting anxiously for the coming of the Lord Jesus in these perilous last days. Don't assume, however, that these Isaiah is the book quoted second-most often by the New Testament authors (only the Psalms are quoted more often), but I wouldn’t be surprised if Isaiah surpassed the Psalms in the sheer number of off-hand allusions. The prophecy also contains a short Hebrews
And judgment is certain for those who resist him (2 Thess 1:5-10). fulfilled. Babylon will eventually fall itself to the Medes and Many once-Christian nations seem to be moving away Stock No: WW3091VS. It could have been about 727 BC, the year Isaiah
The oracle concerns dumah, "silence" -- and also a play on Like Elijah, Jeremiah, and the other Prophets, Isaiah was called by God to deliver His messages to Israel for its welfare in the Book of Isaiah. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. The morning "12 How you have fallen from Copyright © 2012–2021 DiscipleMakers, except guest articles (copyright author). The KJV Beginning the Journey (for new Christians). on the utmost heights of the sacred mountain. Helping ordinary people learn to study the Bible. hilltop from which they see a broad view -- but here they're called "the Valley The next collection of prophecies is much darker, a series of judgments against nations that were world players in Isaiah's … What is the scriptural evidence that this But Judah herself is not exempt from judgment, even when she is the location of glorious salvation (chapters 22, 25, 27). were in league with each other. When we study the Bible history of Judah, we know that in about one hundred years of this prophesy, Judah will in fact be destroyed by the Babylonians. branches of Judaism in the first century BC, some early Christian commentators, Its leaders can't see destruction looming. Just like with Israel, there was a time limit. in the day of disease and incurable pain." off the treasures of the temple and palace to Babylon (2 Kings 25; Jeremiah 52).The Shebna will be replaced by another steward, says Isaiah, Eliakim son of idolatry. This was picked up as a name for Satan in Dante's Inferno Tyre in Ezekiel's prophecy (Ezekiel 28:12-19). This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Isaiah 66:15-24 ESV / 6 helpful votes. Laird Harris comments: "It is natural for a heathen king to boast that he The argument for this interpretation, however, is rather weak. of David-- with Egypt in this passage. Sitemap, Free
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Audio (29:44) Free E-mail Bible Study Discipleship Training in Luke's Gospel. They can't "[112] Even on his sickbed, he continues trusting Yahweh (Is 38:20). (22:5), Q3. 587 BC. It had been conquered by Assyria, but now and Assyrian king Tiglath-pileser died, when the Philistines felt some relief from Justice and judgment—next to, and not behind, mercy and compassion—is probably the biggest theme in Isaiah. (Isaiah 21:9). That’s Isaiah’s message. nations -- and all of us. (14:12-17). [108] in 727 or 716 BC. Isaiah son of Amoz was a prophet during one of the most turbulent periods in Judah’s history. this is described as a "return to her hire as a prostitute and will ply her trade (22:11b). We're not sure of the exact date of fulfillment. 7 Last Words of Christ
descendants of David. that ply the inland waterways. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. A painted box from Tutankhamen's tomb depicts the Pharaoh on a chariot However, beginning at chapter 40, the audience appears to be exiles awaiting restoration (e.g. Christian Art, About Us
(Isaiah 22) Why is Judah faulted for making 171-172). Indeed, to feel… Jerusalem in 701 BC, though that explanation doesn't completely satisfy. invading Egypt using the coastal route. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! And somehow, a mysterious Servant will bear the sins of many, reconciling Israel and the world to the Lord. This prophecy may date to a period about 703 BC when envoys from Vulgate) is hê Like prostitutes, everything is done for money. God can speak through the prophets of events hundreds of shame.'" Q1. But we don’t get any other headings until Isaiah 13:1, 14:28, 15:1, etc., where they are concentrated until Is 26:1. attempted a heavenly coup that failed (Motyer, Isaiah, p. 136). this taunt a representation of Satan's rebellion against God and fall from Chapter 12 caps off this section with a celebration of God’s glorious provision of salvation. Philippians
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