Isa 51:17-18 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Isa 51:17-23: 51:17-23 The prophet called the people of Israel to be done with their past and to anticipate God’s future for them. 51:17 Wake up, wake up: Israel used these words in a prayer to the Lord (51:9 ). Israel’s problems were not the result of God’s slowness to act; rather, the people were slow to believe God’s promises. • the cup of the Lord ’s fury: The Lord will appropriately measure out his judgment; those who fall under his judgment must figuratively drink from his wrath (see also Matt 26:39 ).

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‏ Isaiah 51:17-18

Summary for Isa 51:17-23: 51:17-23 ^a The prophet called the people of Israel to be done with their past and to anticipate God’s future for them. 51:17 ^b Wake up, wake up: Israel used these words in a prayer to the Lord (51:9 ^c). Israel’s problems were not the result of God’s slowness to act; rather, the people were slow to believe God’s promises.

• the cup of the Lord’s fury: The Lord will appropriately measure out his judgment; those who fall under his judgment must figuratively drink from his wrath (see also Matt 26:39 ^d).