Isa 40:2 | TNotes | STEP | 40:2 Speak tenderly: The prophet’s message was to encourage Jerusalem with the good news of God’s forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration. • From the prophetic perspective, Israel’s sad days are gone because the Exile is over. • punished her twice over for all her sins: Israel experienced the full brunt of God’s wrath (51:19-23 ; cp. 61:7 ).

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‏ Isaiah 40:2

40:2 ^a Speak tenderly: The prophet’s message was to encourage Jerusalem with the good news of God’s forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration.

• From the prophetic perspective, Israel’s sad days are gone because the Exile is over.

• punished her twice over for all her sins: Israel experienced the full brunt of God’s wrath (51:19-23 ^b; cp. 61:7 ^c).