Isaiah 52

Deliverance for Jerusalem

1 Awake, awake; put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holyHoly: קָדוֹשׁ (Qadosh). The Hebrew qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) means holy or set apart—separated from common use for God's purposes. God is 'the Holy One of Israel,' utterly distinct from creation in moral perfection. city: for henceforth there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean. References Jerusalem: Isaiah 51:17. Holy: Isaiah 35:8, 48:2, Matthew 4:5, Revelation 21:2. Parallel theme: Isaiah 51:9, Nahum 1:15, Zechariah 3:4, Romans 13:14, Revelation 21:27 +5

2 Shake thyself from the dust; arise, and sit down, O Jerusalem: loose thyself from the bands of thy neck, O captive daughter of Zion. References Jerusalem: Jeremiah 51:50. Parallel theme: Isaiah 51:14, 61:1, Jeremiah 51:45, Zechariah 2:6, Luke 4:18, Revelation 18:4 +2

3 For thus saith the LORD, Ye have sold yourselves for nought; and ye shall be redeemed without money. References Lord: Isaiah 45:13, 50:1. Redemption: 1 Peter 1:18. Parallel theme: Psalms 44:12, Jeremiah 15:13

4 For thus saith the LordLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. GOD, My people went down aforetime into Egypt to sojourn there; and the Assyrian oppressed them without cause. References God: Job 2:3. References Egypt: Genesis 46:6. Parallel theme: Psalms 69:4

5 Now therefore, what have I here, saith the LORD, that my people is taken away for nought? they that rule over them make them to howl, saith the LORD; and my name continually every day is blasphemed. Parallel theme: Romans 2:24

6 Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that doth speak: behold, it is I. Parallel theme: Exodus 33:19, Numbers 23:19, Psalms 48:10, Ezekiel 20:44

7 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 GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. reigneth! Kingdom: Isaiah 24:23, Psalms 93:1. Peace: Nahum 1:15, Ephesians 6:15. Good: Isaiah 40:9, Luke 2:10. Parallel theme: Psalms 68:11, Matthew 28:18, Mark 13:10, 16:15 +5

8 Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing: for they shall see eye to eye, when the LORD shall bring again Zion. References Lord: Isaiah 30:26, 35:10, 62:6, Jeremiah 33:11. Sin: Isaiah 48:20, 58:1. Parallel theme: Isaiah 40:9, 56:10, Jeremiah 6:17, Ezekiel 33:7 +5

9 Break forth into joy, sing together, ye waste places of Jerusalem: for the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. hath comforted his people, he hath redeemed Jerusalem. References Lord: Isaiah 51:3. Sin: Isaiah 14:7, 49:13, 55:12, Psalms 98:4. Redemption: Isaiah 44:23, 48:20. References Jerusalem: Isaiah 44:26. Parallel theme: Isaiah 61:4, Galatians 4:27 +5

10 The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvationSalvation: יְשׁוּעָה (Yeshuah). The Hebrew yeshuah (יְשׁוּעָה) means salvation or deliverance—rescue from danger or enemies. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.' of our God. Salvation: Isaiah 49:6, Luke 3:6, Acts 13:47. References Lord: Isaiah 51:9. Holy: Revelation 15:4. Parallel theme: Revelation 14:6

11 Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD. References Lord: Isaiah 48:20, Jeremiah 51:6, 51:45, Acts 10:14, 2 Corinthians 6:17. Parallel theme: Isaiah 1:16, Jeremiah 50:8, Acts 10:28, Ephesians 5:11, Revelation 18:4 +5

12 For ye shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight: for the LORD will go before you; and the GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. of Israel will be your rereward. References God: Deuteronomy 20:4, 1 Chronicles 14:15. References Lord: Exodus 12:11, Judges 4:14, Micah 2:13. Light: Isaiah 58:8. Parallel theme: Isaiah 45:2, Exodus 12:33, 12:39 +4

The Suffering Servant

13 Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high. Parallel theme: Isaiah 42:1, Jeremiah 23:5, Zechariah 3:8, Matthew 28:18, John 3:31, Hebrews 1:3

14 As many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men: Parallel theme: Isaiah 50:6, Psalms 22:15, 22:17, Matthew 26:67, 27:14, Luke 22:64

15 So shall he sprinkle many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they consider. Kingdom: Isaiah 49:7, 49:23. Parallel theme: Isaiah 55:5, Ezekiel 36:25, Matthew 28:19, Hebrews 10:22, 1 Peter 1:2 +2