Isaiah 25
Summary for Isa 25:1-12: 25:1-12 a The second part of the Little Apocalypse (see study note on 24:1–27:13) describes praise for God’s judgment (25:1-5 b, 11-12 c) and salvation (25:6-9 d).Summary for Isa 25:1-5: 25:1-5 e Isaiah here praises God for protecting the needy (see 12:1-6 f).
25:3 g Assyria and Egypt were strong ... ruthless nations, but in the future they will exalt God rather than their own power.
Summary for Isa 25:6-8: 25:6-8 h The banquet is a symbol of God’s providing richly for all those who will receive his gracious invitation (Rev 3:20-21 i; 19:9 j). 25:6 k In Jerusalem: Literally On this mountain—that is, the mountain of the Lord (see 2:2 l; 24:23 m): This does not refer to a geographical city but to Zion, the eternal city of God (see 1:8 n, 27 o).
25:8 p He will swallow up death forever: Isaiah’s hope was God’s power over sin and sin’s devastating results. In the New Testament this promise is realized in Jesus Christ (1 Cor 15:54 q).
• The Lord’s presence will be a source of eternal comfort; he will wipe away all tears (see Rev 21:4 r).
Summary for Isa 25:9-12: 25:9-12 s The new community of God’s people will respond in joy and faith. When the enemy is defeated, God’s people will be free forever.
25:10 t on Jerusalem: Literally on this mountain.
• Moab (see 15:1–16:14 u) here represents the nations under judgment, those who trust only themselves (see 34:5-17 v).
• like straw trampled down: The people would be helpless and dying in the most degrading circumstances.
25:11 w Isaiah used the image of a swimmer forcibly kept under water to illustrate that Moab’s people are hopelessly doomed and their human pride will be conquered.
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