The anointed King of Cyrus Division v1-7: God anointed Cyrus to conquer Babylon and other nations so that Cyrus could give a decree to the Jews to return to Jerusalem. v8-21: God is the Creator. v22-25: The righteous God Exposition v1: Cyrus was mentioned by name, the second time. He was again mentioned in verse … Read more
There is only one true God v1: Started by calling God’s servant, Israel to listen to what God has to say. v2: “Jeshurun” is an honored name for Israel whose root meaning is “right” or “straight”. v3: God will restore Jerusalem by turning the ruined city back to life (v26), so that Israel can be … Read more
The Redeemer Background God is Israel’s Redeemer is the theme for chapter 43 and 44. Division v1-7: God the Redeemer v8-13: God’s witness to the word v14-28: Israel exodus out of Babylon into Canaan Exposition v1-7: God the Redeemer v1: [Fear not, for I have redeemed you]. God is Israel’s redeemer is the focus of … Read more
Two Servants of God Division v1-17: God Servant the Lord Jesus Christ V18:25: God servant the nation of Israel Exposition Isaiah 42:1-7 is the first of four “Servant Songs” in Isaiah, referring to God’s Servant, the Messiah. The others are 49:1-6. 50:1-11; and 52:13-53:12. Matthew quoted Isaiah 42:1-3 in Matthew 12:17-21, referring to Jesus. Clearly … Read more
The Rise of Cyrus Background Cyrus is not named here, but he is named later in 44:28 and 45:1 Armies from the east always entered Palestine from the north, since they had to follow the Euphrates River. Isaiah died 150 years before the days of Cyrus, yet here is a vision of Cyrus’s rapid conquest … Read more
