1-3), (2) as well as in his death (vv. 2. (photo credit: Courtesy) Advertisement. And their singing calls forth singing from all the ends of the earth. Go out from the midst of her, He might be the messenger whom God commissioned earlier with these words: Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. This deliverance is not only for the people of Israel and Judah but also for all the earth. Yahweh has made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations (v. 10a). The first people to see the messenger would be the watchmen or sentinels looking out over the surrounding countryside. When the Lord returns to Zion, When they spoke against Him before, it was in blindness, but now what had not been told them they shall see. welcome the publishers of such tidings! Put on your beautiful garmentsfor the uncircumcised and the unclean shall no longer come to you: Jerusalem could put on clothes of beauty and glory because the time of judgment was over. God has acted for a particular people, for a particular city, for Jerusalem but the entire world and all people are brought into the vision and actualization of this deliverance. (c) 2021 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik ewm@enduringword.com. The prophet calls the people to listen so that they can hear the voices of the sentinelsso that they can share in the joy that the sentinels are experiencing. Psalm 59:13 Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and let them know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. behold, he cometh leaping upon the mountains, skipping upon the hills. For thus says Yahweh You were sold for nothing; and you shall be redeemed without money' (v. 3). My people went down at first The prophet must teach them to despise their enemies, in faith and dependence on God. On several occasions after His resurrection, the followers of Jesus were slow to recognize Him (Luke 24:16, John 20:14 and 21:4). VI (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2001), Tucker, Gene M. in Craddock, Fred B.; Hayes, John H.; Holliday, Carl R.; and Tucker, Gene M.,Preaching Through the Christian Year, C (Valley Forge: Trinity Press, 1994), Watts, John D. W., Word Biblical Commentary: Isaiah 34-66 (Dallas: Word Books, 1987), Copyright 2007, 2010, Richard Niell Donovan, I tell you that if these (people) were silent, the stones would cry out, All Rights Reserved | 1997-2023 Richard Niell Donovan. xxix. They hear and are glad because the Lord who reigns is the Lord who comes to deliver from oppression and from the wicked. From the battlefield, a messenger is sent to announce that victory has been won. There is no doubt about it. that her iniquity is pardoned, These verses are not included in the lectionary reading, but most commentaries treat verses 7-12 as a unit. But it is not Cyrus who is the ultimate guarantor of their freedom. Awake, awake! In the passage following the lectionary text (52:11-12), the people are urged to depart from their place of exile, taking the captured temple vessels with them (for a description, see 2 Kings 25:13-16; Ezra 1:7-11). For thus says the Lord GOD: 8The voice of your watchmen! YLT: How comely on the mountains, Have been the feet of one proclaiming tidings, Sounding peace, proclaiming good tidings, Sounding salvation, Saying to Zion, 'Reigned hath thy God.' It is an understanding of the thoughts and feelings and values of the marriage partnera knowing at the deepest levels. 1:29 ). that bringeth good tidings of good; or, "that bringeth good tidings" {l}; for the original does not require such a tautology; it means the same good tidings as before, and which follow after: that publisheth salvation; by Jesus Christ, as wrought out by him for sinners, which is full, complete, and suitable for them, and to be had of him freely; and what better tidings than this? The news had reached His people through a messenger whom the prophet pictured as running across mountains with his message (cf. Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city. He shall be exalted and extolled means that the Messiah will triumph. He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He did not open His mouth; Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, So He did not open His mouth. Yahweh is holy and expects his people to be holy. All people, all creation is pulled into this salvific act. is completed. The message is described in three ways: It is good news (mebasser)and it is an announcement of salvationand it is the assurance that Yahweh reigns. these are words of rejoicing and admiration. For thus says the LORD: Being in great distress and confusion, the Jews gave up all for lost. The ruins will not remain ruins, because Yahweh has comforted his people and has redeemed Jerusalem. Isaiah 52:7, ESV: How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns." If the Suffering Servant was about someone who already lived and died prior to Jesus, that would seem to imply that at least Israel already had a restored relationship with God. Who is the one who struck You? (Luke 22:63-64). However, as noted in verse 3, Yahweh has not had to pay a price to achieve the redemption of his people. But there is no doubt that the phrase is also used as a specific title for the Messiah, and this is what is in view here. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. Proud member People and officials are gathered anxiously waiting for a report on the outcome of the battle. Sit down, O Jerusalem! His holy arm is bared for battle against those who would subvert his holiness or the holiness of his people. He shall be exalted and extolled and be very high: The first words of the LORD in the mouth of the prophet regarding His Servant declare His victory. Paul announces that it is given to us to believe and to suffer for Christ ( Phil. The watchmen who see this happy return are probably those in Jerusalem who had long awaited the messengers. are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, "Your God reigns!". i. A second image used is that of sentinels keeping watch from the walls of the city. a. 153. The books of Ezra and Nehemiah tell of the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple. How beautiful are those feet! 11Depart, depart, go out from there, touch no unclean thing! When we speak of physical beauty, we seldom if ever mention feet. i. Peace, happiness, and salvation (Isaiah 52:7) God reigns (7), God returns to Zion (verse 8), God has comforted His people and redeemed Jerusalem (verse 9), God has made bare His holy arm for all the nations of the Earth to see the salvation provided by God (verse 10) Turning to the text for Christmas day, the call goes out to the people to Listen! (52:8; echoing 51:1,4,7,21). We hate suffering and try to avoid it. The slaves will be redeemed and clothed as kings (Isaiah 52:1-6). First Isaiah, who wrote chapters 1-39, has answered these questions. The comfort that God brings is a strong theme throughout this section of Isaiah, bracketing the entire segment (see 40:1-2; 66:13). Commentary on Isaiah 52:7-10 The text from Second Isaiah follows closely on Christmas Eve's reading from First Isaiah though historically they are situated far apart. This peace and good news and salvation are not simply for the exiles in Babylon. It is a poetic hyperbole used to express the terrible effect of the beating He endured. As mentioned in yesterdays commentary, Second Isaiah is prophesizing the return to Jerusalem out of the Babylonian exile. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Nor go by flight; a. Joy is rooted in what God does. Yahweh has raised up Cyrus of Persia to defeat the Babylonians and to assume world dominance (Isaiah 45:1). You can also change some of your preferences. The First Readings: The Old Testament and Acts (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2001), Kaiser, Otto, The Old Testament Library: Isaiah, (Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1983), Muilenburg, James (Introduction and Exegesis of Isaiah 40-66); and Coffin, Henry Sloane (Exposition of Isaiah 40-66), The Interpreters Bible: Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Vol. He doesnt guarantee that we will have easy lives but that God will prevail. Now, the third Awake, awake! This question is still asked today, and the answer is extremely important. Nahum 1:15 Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace! The time is coming when Israel as a nation will kneel before Him in unanimous repentance and national grief, when "they look upon Him Whom they have pierced," and God Almighty will proclaim, "Behold, My servant. Psalm 68:11 The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it. Despite this seemingly straightforward progression of events, upon closer look, we discover several surprises in the story. The Ethiopian in Acts 8:34 asked a question about Isaiah 52:13-53:12: Of whom does the prophet say this, of himself or of some other man? 3 ). This joy does not ignore the historical context. of you who bear the vessels of Yahweh (v. 11b). Nevertheless, our LORD says that the world hated Him, and if it hated Him, it will hate us as well. What she must do is put them on by responding to Him. Then the arm was bared the symbol of any mighty undertaking or initiative. (Bultema). It is true that the feet of those who had traveled far in dry and dusty roads would present a spectacle offensive to the beholder; and it is true also, as Dr. Campbell suggests, that the consideration that they who were coming were messengers of peace and safety would convert deformity into beauty, and make us behold with delight this indication of their embassy. Perhaps the messenger raises his arms above his head in a V for victory. 1. The LORD has made bare His holy arm ), which the WEB has updated. To a person dying of thirst, a cup of water would be beautiful even if the cup were chipped or soiled. Now, in view of what God has done, ruins can sing! Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse. Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. These sentinels see the messenger at a distance, but understand from his gestures that the news is good. The people are waiting waiting for the messenger who announces the return of the Lord, for when the Lord returns to Zion then the people too will follow. 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. His holy purpose is not only that people should observe Torah law faithfully, but also that they might establish justice and provide for those in need. This echoes the meaning of Isaiah's name, which means the "salvation of Yahweh." 2 Having read the book, one might wonder about the strong presence of judgment that runs through the first thirty-nine chapters when the theme is salvation. They are to purify themselves so that they will be fit for the task aheadthe task of carrying the temple vessels from Babylonia to Jerusalem. Who proclaims peace, Be clean, iii. Verse 1. The Christ will be marred more than any man yet he will be the King of kings (Isaiah 52:13-15). How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth. Where God reigns, glad tidings reign. What Does Isaiah 53:7 Mean? Being awakened, we discover that two sets of attire are waiting for us: First, His strength, so that we may not be afraid of ten thousands of people who set themselves round about; and secondly, the beautiful garments of our Lord's character. How can the two coexist? ii. For you shall not go out in haste, neither shall you go by flight (v. 12a). Zion, of course, refers to Mount Zion on which Jerusalem is built. It is worth considering what all these imperatives to the exiles are doing in a context that stresses the decisive action of God in Israels salvation. Isaiah tells Jerusalem to put on beautiful robesuncircumcised and unclean people won't enter the city anymore. Let the word of God tell you who He is. The idea in the mind of the prophet is not, that the messenger is so near that the sordid appearance of his feet could be seen. Cyrus of Persia will allow them to depart under the protection of his imperial decree, and will even provide funds to help them with the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple. . i. 11. The question is whether they will believe the good news and act on the command. Depart! 2 Timothy 2:21 has a wonderful promise for those vessels of the LORD who pursue purity: Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. Parse: Verb, Qal, Perfect, third person common plural, Parse: Verb, Piel, Participle, masculine singular, Parse: Verb, Hifil, Participle, masculine singular, Parse: Verb, Qal, Participle, masculine singular, Parse: Preposition-l, Proper Noun, feminine singular, Parse: Verb, Qal, Perfect, third person masculine singular, Parse: Noun, masculine plural construct, second person feminine singular. It is the word used in Genesis for a man knowing his wife (Genesis 4:1, 17, 25). The text sets up a classic scenario. The Lord who reigns is God over all gods, over all those forces, powers, idols, and obsessions that enslave the people. Psalm Commentary on Psalm 98 God is and desires to be in covenantal relationship with us. However, for a person in trouble, the instrument of salvation will appear as a thing of beauty regardless of its intrinsic appearance. And all the ends of the earth shall see Go out of the midst of her! We often interpret that as sexual knowledge, which is true to the marriage context. HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET 7How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news (Hebrew: mebasser) of good, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!" The messenger has brought good news "from Babylon to Jerusalem" (Brueggemann, 138). (52:7-10) "Practically each line is a jubilant note of victory. The larger context of these verses (see 51:17-23) vividly describes how the people of Israel have been devastated and depopulated in the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians in 587 BCE. b. Psalm 97, one of the psalms appointed for Christmas Day, also echoes this theme in song. Is It Ok for Christians to Follow Zodiac Signs? Go out from there: Prophetically, this has both a near and a distant application. However, the returned exiles appealed to King Darius, the successor to Cambyses II, the son of King Cyrus. They had made God their enemy, and knew not how to make him their friend. The expression made bare his holy arm is a Hebrew idiom derived from rolling up long, loose sleeves before starting to work. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. Yet, they would be blessed by being redeemed without money. Rather, in view of a people returning from captivity to a major power, God will be understood to be present and active in their midst. 7How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news (Hebrew: mebasser) of good, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, Your God reigns!. Nederlandstalige Bijbelstudies door Stan Marinussen, Awake, awake! Make them wail, says the LORD, What do the major concepts mean in Isaiah 52:7? Isaiah 24:23 Then the moon shall be confounded, and the sun ashamed, when the LORD of hosts shall reign in mount Zion, and in Jerusalem, and before his ancients gloriously. The singing arises out of great anxiety a battle has been engaged, death is confronted. The call is to break forth together into joy, sing together, even though the people have not yet been privileged to see the fruits of Yahwehs determination to redeem them. In an interlude of uncertain meaning (52:3-6), God declares that the peoples release from slavery will be accompanied by the defeat of Israels oppressors (Babylon) as had earlier been the case with Egypt and Assyria. Who proclaims salvation, Who says to Zion, "Your God reigns." As we have already seen the mountains represent the nations ( Isaiah 2:2 ). The presence of judgment indicates its necessity for salvation to occur. People will know that it is Yahweh speaking when Yahweh accomplishes what he has set out to do. What does it mean to set your face like flint in Isaiah 50:7. VERSION, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. That bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation: How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace! Those who rule over them The sentinels shout for joy over the news that the experience of warfare and all of the associated suffering has ended because of what God has accomplished. The victory is peace but a peace that is more than simply an end to war. that publisheth peace; peace by the blood of Jesus Christ, a principal article of the Gospel, and of its good news; hence it is called the Gospel of peace, and the word of reconciliation; peace of conscience, which flows from the same blood applied, and of which the Gospel is the means; and peace among the saints one with another, and among men, which shall at this time be enjoyed; there, will be no discord nor animosities among themselves, nor persecution from their enemies: happy times! Egypt held them in captivity. 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