Isaiah 59:1-8
Summary for Isa 59:1-20: 59:1-20 a The Lord alone can and will usher in his salvation. Like a warrior, he will break into the world to avenge himself on his enemies and to vindicate his holy people.Summary for Isa 59:1-8: 59:1-8 b The people complained that the Lord could not rescue them, but the real problem was that they had not repented (59:20 c) and were still living in sin. 59:1 d not too weak: The delay in their rescue could not be attributed to an inherent weakness in the Lord.
59:2 e your sins ... cut you off: The Israelites, like all people (Rom 3:15-17 f), had sinned, which resulted in alienation from God (he has turned away).
59:4 g being fair and honest: Israel did not practice these qualities that are part of God’s nature and that he expects from people (1:21 h; see 25:1 i).
Summary for Isa 59:5-6: 59:5-6 j The images of deadly snakes and spiders’ webs represent plans designed to destroy others’ lives and relationships.
Summary for Isa 59:7-8: 59:7-8 k Paul quotes from these verses in his description of the depravity of all people (Rom 3:15-17 l).
• Misery and destruction: The people lamented being victims of oppression (Isa 51:19 m), yet they were oppressors themselves.
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