Isa 27:2-3 | KingComments | STEP | Since the destruction of these monsters – or the monstrous manifestations of one monster – by the LORD is absolutely certain, another prophetic song sounds in which the joy of redeemed Israel is expressed ( ). It is the joy of the LORD over His people. They are a vineyard which He does not entrust to others who are unfaithful ( ), but which He Himself constantly protects and waters ( ). This song is a continuation of the song about the vineyard in Isaiah 5 ( ). At the same time, this vineyard is in sharp contrast with that vineyard. His wrath is over because there is nothing left to become angry about ( ). His people answer to His purpose. If enemies would rise up against His people, He would burn like fire and consume those enemies like briars and thorns. God stands up for His vineyard. Whoever wants to attack that vineyard will have to deal with Him. The enemies do better to make peace with Him ( ). Peace with Him can be made through faith in the Lord Jesus ( ). Then they will escape His anger (cf. ), because even in His wrath He remembers mercy ( ).

‏ Isaiah 27:2-3

The LORD Protects His Vineyard Israel

Since the destruction of these monsters – or the monstrous manifestations of one monster – by the LORD is absolutely certain, another prophetic song sounds in which the joy of redeemed Israel is expressed (Isa 27:2). It is the joy of the LORD over His people. They are a vineyard which He does not entrust to others who are unfaithful (Mt 21:33-39), but which He Himself constantly protects and waters (Isa 27:3). This song is a continuation of the song about the vineyard in Isaiah 5 (Isa 5:1-7). At the same time, this vineyard is in sharp contrast with that vineyard.

His wrath is over because there is nothing left to become angry about (Isa 27:4). His people answer to His purpose. If enemies would rise up against His people, He would burn like fire and consume those enemies like briars and thorns. God stands up for His vineyard. Whoever wants to attack that vineyard will have to deal with Him. The enemies do better to make peace with Him (Isa 27:5). Peace with Him can be made through faith in the Lord Jesus (Rom 5:1). Then they will escape His anger (cf. Psa 2:12), because even in His wrath He remembers mercy (Hab 3:2).