The Prophet and His Day: Isaiah 1-39 - Free Bible Commentary

d. mission team, Luke 10:1,17e. forgiveness (70x7), Matt. 18:22B. Good references1. John J. Davis, Biblical Numerology2. D. Brent Sandy, Plowshares and Pruning Hooks11:13 “Ephraim will not be jealous of Judah,And Judah will not harass Ephraim” Notice in the new era unity will be the keynote, not thedivision that has characterized the people of God in the past.11:14 This verse is surprising! Is Isaiah prophesying a vindictive united Israel or is she to be the channelof revelation for “the nations” to come to YHWH in peace (cf. 2:2-4)?} “sons of the east” This phrase can refer to several different people groups, depending on the context(cf. Gen. 29:1; Jdgs. 6:3,33; 7:12; 8:10; I Kgs. 4:30; Job 1:3; Isa. 11:14; Jer. 49:28; Ezek. 25:4,10).11:15 The covenant people’s traditional enemies will be utterly defeated.}NASB, NKJV,NRSV “will utterly destroy”TEV, NJB “will dry up”LXX “make desolate”Peshitta “will utterly dry up”REB “will divide”The NASB follows the MT (.*9(%&, BDB 355, KB 353, Hiphil PERFECT), which the UBS HebrewText Project gives a “B” rating (some doubt). The other reading is ( "*9(%&, BDB 351, KB 349). TheNEB and REB assume a proposed root (.9(, KB 354 II, Hiphil PERFECT), which means “split” or“divide” (cf. Exod. 14:16). This is an allusion to a new exodus (cf. v. 11)!DISCUSSION QUESTIONSThis is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretationof the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priorityin interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.These discussion questions are provided to help you think through the major issues of this sectionof the book. They are meant to be thought-provoking, not definitive.1. Are the titles of the child used in chapters 9 and 11 an assertion of his Deity?2. Explain the historical background of chapters 7 through 10:4 and 10:4 through 34.3. Will nature be a part of heaven?146