Isaiah 49

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Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:1–13

The structure of this Servant poem can be divided into three main paragraphs:

The Servant’s preparation and responsibilities

49:1–6

The opposition to, the role, and results of the Servant

49:7–12

Hymn of praise

49:13

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:1–13

This passage refers to an eschatological “day of salvation” (49:8) where people from many nations in the north, south, and west will come to God (49:12)

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:1–6

This material falls into three subsections.11

Servant’s relationship to God

49:1–2

God commissioned the Servant

49:3

Servant trusts God in spite of struggles

49:4

God’s two-part commission for the Servant

49:5–6

(1) Regardless of circumstances, trust in the Lord who rewards faithfulness. (Isa 49:1-13)> Servant
(2) Regardless of circumstances, trust in the Lord who remembers His people. (Isa 49:14-26)> People
Permanent display
Builders hurry
Devastators depart
God’s Oath> Multiplication (this is the one commented on!)
Numerous
Precious, cherished, beloved
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Here we see prophet, priest, king come together: Jesus, prophet like Moses who leads His people; priest who administers New Covenant; king who is charged with divine duties that are normally given to ANE royalty
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what the is significance of the place and peoples to this message?
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Although kings in the ancient Near East were given responsibilities by the gods, they generally perceived themselves as having been ordained to conquer rather than to deliver [John H. Walton (2013). Bible Background Commentary. InterVarsity Press. Retrieved from https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com]
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In the prologue to his laws Hammurabi claims himself to be the one who gathers the scattered people of the city of Isin and gives shelter to the people of the city of Malgium [John H. Walton (2013). Bible Background Commentary. InterVarsity Press. Retrieved from https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com]
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Both observations combined would suggest that the Servant is more than just given a task but that the nature of the task is royal.

The

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:1

The Servant was acting on God’s behalf and under God’s direction and authority

Does this message conclude with Isaiah 49:4?
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There is something powerful in the process of naming> the one who undertakes the naming exercises a certain amount of authority over the one being named.
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Moreover, when we consider the timeframe that is referenced here, the text is essentially calling attention the Lord’s total authority over the Servant’s life.
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hence, the Lord not only has specifically designated what His Servant will do but exercises sovereign authority over his life and all events that pertain thereto.

mouth

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:2

They suggest a somewhat aggressive role of confronting the thoughts and beliefs of his audience

What is the significance of drawing a relationship between the mouth/sword?
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Since the sword was an offensive weapon, the implication is that the word is in some sense aggressive [John H. Walton (2013). Bible Background Commentary. InterVarsity Press. Retrieved from https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com]
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This is the Lord’s doing!
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Sword/Aarrow imagery> instead of military conquest through might, the Lord will change people’s beliefs

shadow

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:2

Oswalt suggests that these images imply that “the Servant is available for his master’s use at any moment; the weapons are protected from the elements so that they can be most useful; they are out of sight until the right moment for them to be displayed

What is the importance of the relationship between ‘shadow’>hand>concealed? Does Scripture use this elsewhere? If so, how?
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Hence, an arrow in a quiver is ready for use to be selected for just the right time to be employed for its intended use by the archer. Thus, the Servant stands ready to undertake the Lord’s will at the Lord’s choosing.

Servant

Deuteronomy 4:5–8 NASB95
“See, I have taught you statutes and judgments just as the Lord my God commanded me, that you should do thus in the land where you are entering to possess it. “So keep and do them, for that is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who will hear all these statutes and say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’ “For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as is the Lord our God whenever we call on Him? “Or what great nation is there that has statutes and judgments as righteous as this whole law which I am setting before you today?

The Messiah is called Israel because He fulfills what Israel should have done

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:3

When hard times, opposition, or doubts arise, all those who truly serve God can gain great assurance and lasting hope by remembering when God originally called them to his service

This is the point of the following descriptions: called, mouth is like a sword, select arrow> to be the Lord’s servant and to give God the glory!
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addressed as “Israel” because he embodies God’s ideal for his people [Robert B Chisholm (2018). (p. 112). Handbook on the Prophets. Retrieved from https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com]
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demonstrate this:
2 Things> 1) restore Jacob 2) global salvation
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Up to the present, how has Israel fared when it came to their mission of demonstrating God’s greatness to the people of the earth so that others might also trust in the Lord? - where ethnic Israel failed, the Servant will succeed!

said

spent

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:4

expression of confident trust that God will righteously analyze the activity of the servant and will take care of the final outcome in his own time and in his own way

What a contrast!
The appearance of fruitless efforts do not nullify either the Lord’s purpose or reward.
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Hence, this is what counts! Service to the Lord
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The emphasis, then, is not a reward. Instead, it’s serving the Lord - that is its own reward!
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There’s a similar statement on the part of ethnic Israel in Isaiah 49:14
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Therefore, there appears to be a theme of disappointment followed by the Lord’s abundant comfort
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When we consider the whole of the Scripture, this illumines the fact that Jesus experienced discouragement in the face of His task - how can God experience discouragement?!
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In reality, this is such a tremendous example for us to follow> in the face of seemingly hopeless circumstances, we trust not in the circumstances but in the One to whom we are obeying!
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‘Spent’: something that has come to an end; this Servant has spared no effort in serving the Lord
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Assumedly, it’s in the effort to restore the nation of Israel
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Here’s the question: what should prompt service to the Lord?> the Lord’s call and we leave the outcomes to the Lord also - this is not mean to allude to some sort of reward for faithful service; instead, the Servant is more concerned with the Lord’s perspective on the Servant’s faithfulness
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Who is the Servant speaking to? Implication is the Lord; what does tis mean when we face discouragement? - take it to the Lord!

formed

Interesting that he returns to the theme of Isaiah 49:2

To

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:1–13

Since Israel is still stubborn and rebellious (48:4–8), the only hope for Israel and the nations is to look for God to establish his kingdom through the faithful Servant who will bring forth justice to all the earth (42:1–13)

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:5

This indicates that the goal of the Servant’s work is to cause the people of Israel to return spiritually or turn back to God

bring Jacob back to Him

Is this meant to indicate that the way in which this called servant whose mouth is like a sword and is like an arrow from archer is to glorify the Lord is through the restoration of Israel?> Have we seen anything like this? No Where does that place the fulfillment of these events? Second Coming!
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This is the culmination of the Lord’s plan - He must intervene through His Servant to accomplish this purpose in restoring ethnic Israel; everything else that Israel has sought has failed
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The problem is a spiritual one that; ‘bring … back to Him’> repentance

For

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:5

As he attempts to fulfill the purpose God gave to him in the midst of a good deal of fruitless toil (49:4), he can have confidence because God is “my strength” (ʿuzzî)

What’s the connection bw this statement and the reference to the ‘Servant’s’ divine commission?
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Could it be that the connection relates to the esteem that the Servant places on the commission [honored]?
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When faced with seemingly fruitless results for the Lord, we trust in the Lord to provide us strength and continue obeying Him.

says

Expansion of the restoration of Israel to the salvation of the whole world!
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Does this mean that those elements that were part of God’s plan have a dual benefit, that is, God’s plan to restore Israel coincides with God’s plan to save the world?

Thus

Connected to that which has come before:
Servant’s Calling
Servant’s mouth
Servant’s designation as an arrow
> Restore Israel & Save the World
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God is speaking to His Servant in v. 7-12, which means that the Servant is characterized as despised, abhorred, and Servant of ruler

To

What is the significance of the descriptions of the one that the Lord is addressing?
-despised
-abhorred
-servant
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When this task is accomplished, the servant, though once despised and subservient to rulers, will be vindicated by God [Robert B Chisholm (2018). (p. 112). Handbook on the Prophets. Retrieved from https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com]

Kings

Philippians 2:5–11 NASB95
Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
What is the significance of the postures of Kings and princes?
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Is there a passage in the NT that hints to the same effect?

Because

Reference to God’s character and choice - this is what will make the Kings arise and Princes bow down

says

Who is the Lord talking to?
His Servant?

Along

Is this dual reference to feeding and pasture meant to allude to the fertility of the land?

For

What is the significance of the references to hunger/thirst?
What about heat/sun?
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These elements which can be both uncomfortable and dangerous will be mitigated through the Lord’s compassionate leadership> Exodus[?]
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Abundant provision for His people to return to Him

make

What is the significance of referencing both mountains and highways?
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Is this meant to call attention to the Lord’s providence and making a way?
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Consider the significance of cutting a road through a mountain to make a more direct path to one’s destination.
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reference to ‘highways will be raise up’ calls attention to the maintenance that the Lord Himself would provide to the best routes back to the Israelite homeland. [check against commentaries]
*Along the way, God will provide food and water, and remove all obstacles (vv. 10-11) [Robert B Chisholm (2018). (p. 112). Handbook on the Prophets. Retrieved from https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com]
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During this time, Ancient ruler did not directly address such routes since they viewed that as the responsibility of the local population (Walton, Isa 40:3-4.) Here we see the such a broad contrast between the Lord and ANE rulers. The Lord is concerned for His people’s return that no obstacle, not even a mountain will prevent their return. The Lord has prepared the path for His people to to return!
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In other words, no obstacle, regardless of how big will stop the Lord from brining His people home!

joy

Exclamation of praise on account of what the Lord is doing
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Covenantal reminders: Moses’ song (Ex 15)
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All this would likely lead one to conclude that the Lord is administering a New Covenant with His people where He will lead them Himself

come

The location of Sinim is uncertain, but many think it is the Aswan region of Egypt (NIV marg.).

What is the significance of the directional and distance references?
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BKC> hence South

For

This is the reason for such praises!
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The Lord comforts/has compassion> Restoration fo Israel/Salvation of the World
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‘His people’ - is this meant to refer only to Israel? -or, is it the Lord’s people of all time?

said

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:14–21

Zion questions God’s care

49:14

What an interesting exclamation from those that are the beneficiaries of the Lord’s restoration!
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However, it would seemingly be warranted since Zion has not experienced this restoration that has been predicted
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Pictured as a woman who has been abandoned by her husband, Zion laments that the Lord has forsaken her (v. 14) [Robert B Chisholm (2018). (p. 113). Handbook on the Prophets. Retrieved from https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com]

woman

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:14–21

God’s first assurance

49:15–17

What an incredible picture!
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It is unlikely that a nursing mother would forget her child, but it’s possible!
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In this possibility, the Lord’s faithfulness stands as a stark contrast

Behold

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:16

this is permanently carved into his metaphorical flesh. The object engraved on the palm of God’s hand is a drawing of the walls of Jerusalem

The evidence of the Lord’s faithful considerations of His people
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-inscribed?
-walls: desolate walls?
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The meaning of this imagery is that Jerusalem will be cut into (or tattooed, although this was forbidden; see Lev 19:28) the flesh of God and thus will be on his mind permanently [John H. Walton (2013). Bible Background Commentary. InterVarsity Press. Retrieved from https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com]

hurry

This is an interesting description: why must the builders hurry? Bc people are coming! They need a place to bed down and commence the activities of daily life in Zion once more!

Your

Interesting dual reference to those that have afflicated the Lord’s people
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‘Depart’?

Lift

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:14–21

God’s oath about many children

49:18–20

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:18

God swears an oath90 (similar to 45:23), “as I live,” and follows this with a typical “surely, it is indisputable” (kî, also used in 5:9 for emphasis) that would add persuasive qualities

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:18

people will come and will be viewed like precious jewels, like ornaments of gold or silver that might be fastened to the hand, neck, ears, ankles, or clothes of a beautiful woman (the city of Zion), like a bride who is dressed up for a wedding celebration

What would prompt the Lord to encourage His people to look around?
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What is the significance of the ‘gathering’?
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What is it that the people will put on?

Surely

Is the Isaiah 49:18 reference to the ‘gathering’ meant to refer to the ‘gathering’ of the peoples

cramped

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:20

Verse 20 continues this theme, but in this verse the complaint about not having enough room

What an amazing picture of the restoration of the Lord! The people will be begging for more room!

say

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:14–21

Zion recognizes her many children

49:21

These are valid questions!

standard

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:22–26

People can hope in God for the nations will return children

49:22–23

All will know God when he saves them from oppression

49:24–26

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:22–23

God can lift up his hand or set up a standard in order to signal people to act according to his will by bringing judgment (5:26; 13:2), but in this case it is for the purpose of bringing salvation and hope (11:12; 62:10)

What is the significance of the standard?
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The Lord is calling His people home!

wait

This is what the Lord is calling His people to: hopefully waiting for Him!

Can

These are interesting questions concerning a legitimate inquiry into the Lord’s ability to accomplish that which He has set out to do
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If He can, then what is there to doubt the Lord? - there is, thus, no room for doubt

For

The ability to deprive the prey and the captives of the mighty man and tyrant, respectively, concerns the fact that it is the Lord who will undertake this
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What is the significance of the references to ‘Mighty Man’ and ‘Tyrant’?

know

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:26

These bloodthirsty tyrants who devoured others (not a literal cannibalistic eating)113 will self-destruct and kill each other

The significance of this gross reference concerns the fact that others would know the salvation of the Lord
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What is the meaning behind this gross reference? Is it that the might man and tyrants will devour one another?
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“Eat on their own flesh” and “be drunk on their own blood” are most likely metaphors meaning they are reduced to the last extremity [John H. Walton (2013). Bible Background Commentary. InterVarsity Press. Retrieved from https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com]

hid

What is the significance of ‘hiding’?

lick the dust at your feet

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:22–23

This implies a miraculous transformation of the foreign nations from enemies of God’s people to sympathetic caretakers.

Isaiah 49:23 (CSB): lick the dust at your feet
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What is the meaning of this statement? [intertextual review]
שׁמע

Listen

Isaiah 42 NASB95
“Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold; My chosen one in whom My soul delights. I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the nations. “He will not cry out or raise His voice, Nor make His voice heard in the street. “A bruised reed He will not break And a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice. “He will not be disheartened or crushed Until He has established justice in the earth; And the coastlands will wait expectantly for His law.” Thus says God the Lord, Who created the heavens and stretched them out, Who spread out the earth and its offspring, Who gives breath to the people on it And spirit to those who walk in it, “I am the Lord, I have called You in righteousness, I will also hold You by the hand and watch over You, And I will appoint You as a covenant to the people, As a light to the nations, To open blind eyes, To bring out prisoners from the dungeon And those who dwell in darkness from the prison. “I am the Lord, that is My name; I will not give My glory to another, Nor My praise to graven images. “Behold, the former things have come to pass, Now I declare new things; Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you.” Sing to the Lord a new song, Sing His praise from the end of the earth! You who go down to the sea, and all that is in it. You islands, and those who dwell on them. Let the wilderness and its cities lift up their voices, The settlements where Kedar inhabits. Let the inhabitants of Sela sing aloud, Let them shout for joy from the tops of the mountains. Let them give glory to the Lord And declare His praise in the coastlands. The Lord will go forth like a warrior, He will arouse His zeal like a man of war. He will utter a shout, yes, He will raise a war cry. He will prevail against His enemies. “I have kept silent for a long time, I have kept still and restrained Myself. Now like a woman in labor I will groan, I will both gasp and pant. “I will lay waste the mountains and hills And wither all their vegetation; I will make the rivers into coastlands And dry up the ponds. “I will lead the blind by a way they do not know, In paths they do not know I will guide them. I will make darkness into light before them And rugged places into plains. These are the things I will do, And I will not leave them undone.” They will be turned back and be utterly put to shame, Who trust in idols, Who say to molten images, “You are our gods.” Hear, you deaf! And look, you blind, that you may see. Who is blind but My servant, Or so deaf as My messenger whom I send? Who is so blind as he that is at peace with Me, Or so blind as the servant of the Lord? You have seen many things, but you do not observe them; Your ears are open, but none hears. The Lord was pleased for His righteousness’ sake To make the law great and glorious. But this is a people plundered and despoiled; All of them are trapped in caves, Or are hidden away in prisons; They have become a prey with none to deliver them, And a spoil, with none to say, “Give them back!” Who among you will give ear to this? Who will give heed and listen hereafter? Who gave Jacob up for spoil, and Israel to plunderers? Was it not the Lord, against whom we have sinned, And in whose ways they were not willing to walk, And whose law they did not obey? So He poured out on him the heat of His anger And the fierceness of battle; And it set him aflame all around, Yet he did not recognize it; And it burned him, but he paid no attention.
Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:1–13

metaphor of a “servant” (ʿebed in 42:1; 49:3, 5, 6, 7) is used

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:1–13

the Servant who brings justice to all the nations in 42:1–13 reappears again in 49:1–13 as one who speaks God’s message

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:1–13

Servant is a light to the nations (42:6; 49:6)

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:1–13

covenant for the people (42:6; 49:8)

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:1–13

God will be glorified through his work (42:8; 49:3)

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:1–13

involved with freeing captives (42:7; 49:9)

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:1–13

each poem concludes with a hymn (42:10–13; 49:13)

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:1

This exhortation is somewhat parallel to God’s earlier calls for the nations and Israel to listen to what God was saying (41:1; 44:1; 48:1, 12, 14, 16)

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:1

tells the story of what God plans to accomplish through his life

used 106 times in 95 verses
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This is the Servant of the Lord giving a personal testimony of the Lord at work in His life; what is another phrase that we use to share with others what God is doing in our lives? ‘testimony’
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What are the elements of this testimony?
Calling
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Isaiah 49:9 NASB95
Saying to those who are bound, ‘Go forth,’ To those who are in darkness, ‘Show yourselves.’ Along the roads they will feed, And their pasture will be on all bare heights.
Isaiah 49:10 NASB95
“They will not hunger or thirst, Nor will the scorching heat or sun strike them down; For He who has compassion on them will lead them And will guide them to springs of water.
In Assyrian literature the just reign of a king is characterized by prosperity, diligent worship, rejoicing, freeing prisoners, healing of sickness, anointing with oil, and providing food and clothing for the needy [John H. Walton (2013). Bible Background Commentary. InterVarsity Press. Retrieved from https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com]
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Like Moses of old, the servant is God’s instrument in delivering his people from bondage, mediating a covenant with them (see Exod. 34:27 in this regard), and guiding them to their home [Robert B Chisholm (2018). (p. 112). Handbook on the Prophets. Retrieved from https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com]
חֶ֫רֶב

sword

an effective spokesman for God [Robert B Chisholm (2018). (p. 111). Handbook on the Prophets. Retrieved from https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com]
חֵץ

arrow

servant’s effectiveness in accomplishing God’s purposes [Robert B Chisholm (2018). (p. 111). Handbook on the Prophets. Retrieved from https://app.wordsearchbible.lifeway.com]

The return mentioned in verses 19–21 seems to be much larger and therefore probably refers to Israel’s return at the beginning of the Millennium

Isaiah 49:19–21 NASB95
“For your waste and desolate places and your destroyed land— Surely now you will be too cramped for the inhabitants, And those who swallowed you will be far away. “The children of whom you were bereaved will yet say in your ears, ‘The place is too cramped for me; Make room for me that I may live here.’ “Then you will say in your heart, ‘Who has begotten these for me, Since I have been bereaved of my children And am barren, an exile and a wanderer? And who has reared these? Behold, I was left alone; From where did these come?’ ”
Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:19–20

The oath in v. 18 is continued into v. 19 by the two kî (“surely”) clauses that contrast the present desolate state with the glorious future of the city

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:19–20

The third part of the oath pictures a Jerusalem that is not desolate, destroyed, or uninhabited due to the past wars the nation has lost

Millennial fulfillment
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future Jerusalem!
Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:1–13

the Servant who brings justice to all the nations in 42:1–13 reappears again in 49:1–13 as one who speaks God’s message

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:1–13

(a) the metaphor of a “servant” (ʿebed in 42:1; 49:3, 5, 6, 7) is used;

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:1–13

Servant is a light to the nations (42:6; 49:6

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:1–13

covenant for the people (42:6; 49:8

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:1–13

involved with freeing captives (42:7; 49:9

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:1–13

God will be glorified through his work (42:8; 49:3

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:1–13

each poem concludes with a hymn (42:10–13; 49:13

אָכֵן 1

Yet

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:4

These terms reflect his initial failure to accomplish his God assigned role, but there is no indication that this impacted his psychological state of mind

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:4

expression of confident trust that God will righteously analyze the activity of the servant and will take care of the final outcome in his own time and in his own way

Merrill believes that this positive statement in the second half of the verse indicates that the Servant is otherwise psychologically unmoved by the failure that they have verbally expressed
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However, this conjunction that serves as an interjection interrupts the natural train of thought that would lead one to a negative conclusion; thus, the initial line by itself it could viewed as negative and the interruption with the interjection ‘yet’ identifies that the Servant perseveres in serving the Lord because of the Lord’s promises, not because of circumstances.
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When faced with fruitless present results, we trust in the Lord who is in control of our calling and the outcome!
קום

raise

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:6

No parameters are put on this restoration, so one might assume that the total restoration would include both spiritual and physical aspects

What extent does the text reference are the limitations of God’s raising and restoring ethnic Israel? - none; what can we imply then about the extent of this restoration? it will include both physical and spiritual

too 1small

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:6

God’s desire was to greatly honor the Servant, so he gave him the tremendous responsibility of bringing God’s salvation to the ends of the earth

The Lord is not attempting to diminish the importance of one over the other. Nor is He attempting to identify an alternative plan. Instead, this is meant to underscore just how highly praised the Servant will be and how widely God will use Him.
Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:7–12

Nations despise, but God honors his Servant

49:7

The Servant will be a light and covenant

49:8–9a

Captives will be free and cared for

49:9b–12

Isaiah 49:7–12 NASB95
Thus says the Lord, the Redeemer of Israel and its Holy One, To the despised One, To the One abhorred by the nation, To the Servant of rulers, “Kings will see and arise, Princes will also bow down, Because of the Lord who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel who has chosen You.” Thus says the Lord, “In a favorable time I have answered You, And in a day of salvation I have helped You; And I will keep You and give You for a covenant of the people, To restore the land, to make them inherit the desolate heritages; Saying to those who are bound, ‘Go forth,’ To those who are in darkness, ‘Show yourselves.’ Along the roads they will feed, And their pasture will be on all bare heights. “They will not hunger or thirst, Nor will the scorching heat or sun strike them down; For He who has compassion on them will lead them And will guide them to springs of water. “I will make all My mountains a road, And My highways will be raised up. “Behold, these will come from afar; And lo, these will come from the north and from the west, And these from the land of Sinim.”
Great Outline:
Despising but God Honors His Servant
Servant’s Role as Light and Covenant
Freedom and Caring for the Captives
סִינִים

Sinim

Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:9b–12

probably refers to the city of Syene, near the island of Elephantine and Aswan (probably the sîn in Ezek 29:10; 30:15), on the southern border of Egypt

The broad implication is that God will return His people from every corner of the earth - no distance can stop the Lord from bringing His people back
Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:14–52:12

Repopulation of Zion proves God has not forgotten them

49:14–50:3

Isaiah 49:14–26 NASB95
But Zion said, “The Lord has forsaken me, And the Lord has forgotten me.” “Can a woman forget her nursing child And have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, but I will not forget you. “Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; Your walls are continually before Me. “Your builders hurry; Your destroyers and devastators Will depart from you. “Lift up your eyes and look around; All of them gather together, they come to you. As I live,” declares the Lord, “You will surely put on all of them as jewels and bind them on as a bride. “For your waste and desolate places and your destroyed land— Surely now you will be too cramped for the inhabitants, And those who swallowed you will be far away. “The children of whom you were bereaved will yet say in your ears, ‘The place is too cramped for me; Make room for me that I may live here.’ “Then you will say in your heart, ‘Who has begotten these for me, Since I have been bereaved of my children And am barren, an exile and a wanderer? And who has reared these? Behold, I was left alone; From where did these come?’ ” Thus says the Lord God, “Behold, I will lift up My hand to the nations And set up My standard to the peoples; And they will bring your sons in their bosom, And your daughters will be carried on their shoulders. “Kings will be your guardians, And their princesses your nurses. They will bow down to you with their faces to the earth And lick the dust of your feet; And you will know that I am the Lord; Those who hopefully wait for Me will not be put to shame. “Can the prey be taken from the mighty man, Or the captives of a tyrant be rescued?” Surely, thus says the Lord, “Even the captives of the mighty man will be taken away, And the prey of the tyrant will be rescued; For I will contend with the one who contends with you, And I will save your sons. “I will feed your oppressors with their own flesh, And they will become drunk with their own blood as with sweet wine; And all flesh will know that I, the Lord, am your Savior And your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”
Isaiah 40–66 Isaiah 49:14–50:3

God has not forgotten Zion

49:14–21

God will gather his children, save them from plunderers

49:22–26

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