Isaiah 52:11
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.
Original Language Analysis
צְא֣וּ
thing go ye out
H3318
צְא֣וּ
thing go ye out
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
3 of 13
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
מִשָּׁ֔ם
H8033
מִשָּׁ֔ם
Strong's:
H8033
Word #:
4 of 13
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
אַל
H408
אַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
6 of 13
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
תִּגָּ֑עוּ
from thence touch
H5060
תִּגָּ֑עוּ
from thence touch
Strong's:
H5060
Word #:
7 of 13
properly, to touch, i.e., lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive
צְא֣וּ
thing go ye out
H3318
צְא֣וּ
thing go ye out
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
8 of 13
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
מִתּוֹכָ֔הּ
of the midst
H8432
מִתּוֹכָ֔הּ
of the midst
Strong's:
H8432
Word #:
9 of 13
a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center
הִבָּ֕רוּ
of her be ye clean
H1305
הִבָּ֕רוּ
of her be ye clean
Strong's:
H1305
Word #:
10 of 13
to clarify (i.e., brighten), examine, select
נֹשְׂאֵ֖י
that bear
H5375
נֹשְׂאֵ֖י
that bear
Strong's:
H5375
Word #:
11 of 13
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
Cross References
2 Corinthians 6:17Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,Isaiah 48:20Go ye forth of Babylon, flee ye from the Chaldeans, with a voice of singing declare ye, tell this, utter it even to the end of the earth; say ye, The LORD hath redeemed his servant Jacob.Ephesians 5:11And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.Revelation 18:4And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues.Isaiah 1:16Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;Acts 10:14But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.Acts 10:28And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.Jeremiah 51:45My people, go ye out of the midst of her, and deliver ye every man his soul from the fierce anger of the LORD.Jeremiah 51:6Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his soul: be not cut off in her iniquity; for this is the time of the LORD'S vengeance; he will render unto her a recompence.Jeremiah 50:8Remove out of the midst of Babylon, and go forth out of the land of the Chaldeans, and be as the he goats before the flocks.
Historical Context
Some exiles preferred comfortable Babylon to difficult return journey - this command demanded choice. Those carrying temple vessels home must be ceremonially pure. Spiritually, believers must separate from world's defilement to properly represent Christ.
Questions for Reflection
- What aspects of 'Babylon' (worldly system) do you need to decisively 'depart from' to maintain spiritual purity?
- How does your role as 'bearer of the LORD's vessels' (His representative) demand greater holiness than cultural standards?
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Analysis & Commentary
The urgent command 'Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing' calls for complete separation from Babylon. The dual command to 'be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD' emphasizes holiness for those serving God. This anticipates 2 Corinthians 6:17 ('come out from among them, and be ye separate') - gospel demands leaving worldly system to serve holy God.