Isa 55:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Isa 55:1-13: 55:1-13 This final chapter of the prophecies of comfort (chs 40–55 ) summarizes the section’s prominent themes: blessing, covenant, witness, word, nations, glory, forgiveness, and joy. 55:1 thirsty ... wine or milk: The invitation to eat and drink is similar to Wisdom’s call in Prov 9:5 . The image promises the slaking of thirst not only by water but also by more costly items such as wine and milk. John applied a similar theme to Jesus Christ (John 4:14 ; 6:27 , 35 ; 7:37 ; Rev 21:6 ; 22:17 ). • it’s all free: Reconciliation with God is for anyone and has no cost.

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‏ Isaiah 55:1

Summary for Isa 55:1-13: 55:1-13 ^a This final chapter of the prophecies of comfort (chs 40–55 ^b) summarizes the section’s prominent themes: blessing, covenant, witness, word, nations, glory, forgiveness, and joy. 55:1 ^c thirsty ... wine or milk: The invitation to eat and drink is similar to Wisdom’s call in Prov 9:5 ^d. The image promises the slaking of thirst not only by water but also by more costly items such as wine and milk. John applied a similar theme to Jesus Christ (John 4:14 ^e; 6:27 ^f, 35 ^g; 7:37 ^h; Rev 21:6 ⁱ; 22:17 ^j).

• it’s all free: Reconciliation with God is for anyone and has no cost.