ISAIAH 40:1-2: READING ROYAL COMMISSION AS A CALL FOR RETURN MIGRATION IN THE EARLY PERSIAN PERIODCUNNINGHAM, MARSHALL A.Journal of Hebrew Scriptures
interpreted this verse from Isaiah 40 differently. A voice of one calling, "in the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God." Thus the Essenes made their way to the wilderness to await redemption. ...
40 “Comfort! Yes, comfort my people,” says your God.2 “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to herthat her heavy service has been completed, that her penalty has been paid,that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins.” 3 A voice cries out: ‘In the...
Job 34:13 Hebrew lacks on him Job 34:13 in all English translations Isaiah 40:13-14 English Standard Version Anglicised 13 Who has measured[a] the Spirit of the Lord, or what man shows him his counsel?14 Whom did he consult, and who made him...
The Hebrew word for "idol" (pesel) implies something carved or shaped, emphasizing its man-made nature.God's Supremacy Over IdolsUnlike idols, God is living and active. He is not created by human hands and does not depend on human craftsmanship to stand firm.The Danger of MaterialismIn a...
1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah's ministry spanned the reigns of several kings of Judah. He is known for his prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah and the salvation of the Lord.2. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God in the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing...
CT Begg - 《Hebrew Studies》 被引量: 0发表: 1993年 The Formation of Isaiah 40-55 () || Chapter Five: The "Servant Songs" The next major redactional moment in the formation of Isaiah 40-55, designated here as the Kyros-Ergiinzungsschicht, derives from the years 520-515. The inserti...
In Isaiah 40:1-11 we read how the Lord God of Israel wants to deliver His people. The Lord does not give up on us because of repeated sinning, but is always
1. Thought Parallelism The element of thought parallelism in Hebrew poetry is quite apparent and has become better understood in recent decades. Unlike poetry that relies on rhyme, parallelism can be translated into other languages without losing its distinct flavor. The two basic types of parallelis...
gary v. smith*Although there are many issues where conservatives and critical scholars disagree, a good percentage of commentators in both camps agree that the prophecies in Isaiah 40–55 were written to a group of Hebrew exiles living in Babylon about 150 years after the time of the prophet ...