Isaiah 52:3-6

There is here a sudden change both in form and subject. The rhythmic structure of the preceding verses gives place to prose, and the figure of Jerusalem arising from the dust is altogether abandoned. Jehovah is represented as deliberating with Himself on the religious situation, so injurious to His honour, brought about by the unprecedented calamities of His people (Isaiah 52:4), and as resolving to end it by their deliverance (6). It is doubtful if the passage was the original sequel to Isaiah 52:1.