Isaiah 59:20
And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD.
Original Language Analysis
לְצִיּוֹן֙
to Zion
H6726
לְצִיּוֹן֙
to Zion
Strong's:
H6726
Word #:
2 of 8
tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of jerusalem
גּוֹאֵ֔ל
And the Redeemer
H1350
גּוֹאֵ֔ל
And the Redeemer
Strong's:
H1350
Word #:
3 of 8
to redeem (according to the middle eastern law of kinship), i.e., to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his wido
וּלְשָׁבֵ֥י
and unto them that turn
H7725
וּלְשָׁבֵ֥י
and unto them that turn
Strong's:
H7725
Word #:
4 of 8
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
Cross References
Hebrews 12:14Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:Acts 3:19Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;Joel 2:32And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call.Isaiah 40:9O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!Acts 3:26Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.Acts 26:20But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.Daniel 9:13As it is written in the law of Moses, all this evil is come upon us: yet made we not our prayer before the LORD our God, that we might turn from our iniquities, and understand thy truth.
Historical Context
This promise of the Redeemer's coming to Zion finds fulfillment in Christ's first coming and ultimate fulfillment in His return. Paul applies it to future Israel's salvation.
Questions for Reflection
- What is the relationship between turning from transgression and receiving the Redeemer?
- How does Paul's use of this verse in Romans 11 inform your understanding of Israel's future?
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Analysis & Commentary
'And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD.' The Hebrew 'Go'el' (Redeemer/Kinsman-Redeemer) comes with conditions: He comes to those who 'turn from transgression.' Repentance is the prerequisite for experiencing redemption. Paul quotes this in Romans 11:26.