Isa 1:21-25
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Exegesis
- Verse 25 - "My Hand"
The theme introduced here of the LORD using his "hand" to purge the wicked from among His people is repeated several times throughout Isaiah:
Isa 5:25, Isa 9:12,17,21, Isa 10:4, Isa 40:2, Isa 51:17
Together these can be summarized thus: "In His anger against His people, the LORD stretches forth His hand against them and smites them (many die)".
Also, the hand of the LORD whacks other groups:
Isa 14:26, Isa 23:11 - all nations;
Isa 19:16, Isa 31:3 - Egypt (and all who rely on them);
Isa 25:10-11 - Moab;
Isa 26:10-11 - the wicked;
Isa 43:13-14 - Babylon;
- Jesse 16:27, 14 May 2010 (CEST)
- Verses 20-28 - Apparent Topical Chiasmus
A & A' = destruction of the wicked (v.20 & 28)
B & B' = the faithful city / judgment & righteousness (v.21 & 26b-27)
C & C' = dross / princes / thieves // dross / judges / counsellers (v. 22-23 & 25b-26)
D & D' = LORD to avenge himself of his enemies (24a & 25)
Note that A & A' appear to be topically equivalent to the center elements D & D'.
- Jesse 16:33, 14 May 2010 (CEST)
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