Category: Isaiah

Isaiah 3:24 is about the reversal of fortunes for the women of Jerusalem, symbolized by the stripping away of their luxurious garments and ornaments as a punishment for their pride and vanity. 24 Instead of perfume there will be rottenness; and instead of a belt, a rope; and instead of well-set hair, baldness; and instead…

Isaiah 41:17 is about God’s promise to provide for and sustain those who seek Him in times of need. 17 When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue is parched with thirst, I the Lord will answer them; I the God of Israel will not forsake them. Setting the…

Isaiah 46:1 is about God’s assurance of protection and support for His people, emphasizing His faithfulness and steadfast presence in times of trouble. 1 Bel bows down; Nebo stoops; their idols are on beasts and livestock; these things you carry are borne as burdens on weary beasts. Setting the Scene for Isaiah 46:1 In Isaiah…

Isaiah 52:6 is about the power and authority that God has over His people and how they are called to trust in Him for protection and guidance. 6 Therefore my people shall know my name. Therefore in that day they shall know that it is I who speak; here am I. Setting the Scene for…

Isaiah 57:18 is about God’s compassion towards his people, offering comfort and healing to those who are contrite and humble in spirit. 18 I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will lead him and restore comfort to him and his mourners, Setting the Scene for Isaiah 57:18 In Isaiah chapter 57,…

Isaiah 7:4 is about the prophet Isaiah reassuring King Ahaz that his enemies’ plans against him will not succeed because God is with them. 4 And say to him, ‘Be careful, be quiet, do not fear, and do not let your heart be faint because of these two smoldering stumps of firebrands, at the fierce…

Isaiah 14:9 is about the descent of the king of Babylon into the realm of the dead and the destruction of his arrogant power and pride. 9 Sheol beneath is stirred up to meet you when you come; it rouses the shades to greet you, all who were leaders of the earth; it raises from…

Isaiah 29:10 is about visions and prophecies being obscured and misunderstood because of spiritual blindness and disobedience. 10 For the Lord has poured out upon you a spirit of deep sleep, and has closed your eyes (the prophets), and covered your heads (the seers). Setting the Scene for Isaiah 29:10 In Isaiah chapter 29, the…

Isaiah 40:1-5 is about the promise of comfort and restoration for God’s people after a period of exile and suffering, preparing the way for the coming of the Lord to reveal His glory and salvation. 1 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare…

Isaiah 43:18-21 is about God’s promise to do a new thing by bringing forth rivers in the desert and making a way in the wilderness for the chosen people to experience deliverance and redemption. 18 “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. 19 Behold, I am doing a new thing; now…