ISAIAH—NOTE ON ISAIAH 40:1 Encouragement for God’s Exiles: “The
Glory of the Lord Shall Be Revealed.” These visionary chapters are
addressed to the exiles in Babylon after the fall of Jerusalem in 586
B.C. (see Isaiah 39:5). Isaiah assures the exiles of God’s care for
them. These chapters also addre... [ Continue Reading ]
ISAIAH—NOTE ON ISAIAH 40:2 SPEAK TENDERLY. God aims to win their
hearts back.
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ISAIAH—NOTE ON ISAIAH 40:4 This poetic language reflects the rough
terrain as one approaches Jerusalem from the east. It also describes
personal repentance and social reformation, remaking the world as a
place fit for the coming King.
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ISAIAH—NOTE ON ISAIAH 40:5 The GLORY is REVEALED (or seen) as God
leads his people (see Exodus 16:7). ALL FLESH SHALL SEE IT. It will
not be a private viewing for the remnant only, but out in front of the
whole world (see Isaiah 52:7). From this promise of God’s presence
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ISAIAH—NOTE ON ISAIAH 40:9 CITIES OF JUDAH. The Jewish exiles will
return to the Promised Land, for that is where the divine Messiah is
to be born (see Isaiah 48:20; Micah 5:2).
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ISAIAH—NOTE ON ISAIAH 40:15 A DROP FROM A BUCKET. Israel may think
she could never overcome all the NATIONS of mankind, but they are as
NOTHING to God.
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ISAIAH—NOTE ON ISAIAH 40:18 GOD alone is God. Isaiah sarcastically
describes the process of making an idol.
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ISAIAH—NOTE ON ISAIAH 40:25 The Jewish exiles in Babylon were
surrounded by pagan religions, many of which worshiped astrological
phenomena. By contrast, THE HOLY ONE of Israel has no equal in his
power (v. Isaiah 40:12), wisdom (vv. Isaiah 40:13), immensity (vv.
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ISAIAH—NOTE ON ISAIAH 40:27 JACOB... ISRAEL. God is true to his
covenant, despite his people’s unbelief (see Genesis 35:9).
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ISAIAH—NOTE ON ISAIAH 40:30 EVEN YOUTHS. Human strength fails, even
at its best. Only God can provide the strength needed for life’s
challenges.
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