Isa 56:9 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Isa 56:9-57:13: 56:9–57:13 This is a reflection on the prevalence of evil among God’s people; they were greedy (56:9-12 ), hostile to the righteous (57:1-2 ), and idolatrous (57:3-13 ). 56:9 Wild animals are here a metaphor for the hostile nations surrounding Judah.

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‏ Isaiah 56:9

Summary for Isa 56:9-57:13: 56:9–57:13 ^a This is a reflection on the prevalence of evil among God’s people; they were greedy (56:9-12 ^b), hostile to the righteous (57:1-2 ^c), and idolatrous (57:3-13 ^d). 56:9 ^e Wild animals are here a metaphor for the hostile nations surrounding Judah.