이사야 Chapter 59

Translation: ESV

1

Behold, the LORD's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, or his ear dull, that it cannot hear.

Key Message

God's power is not lacking. The problem is human sin.

▸Israel's problem is not a lack of God's power.

Israel's problem is not a lack of God's power. His hand is not 'too short' to save, nor is his ear 'too dull' to hear. The problem lies in Israel's sin.

2

but your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not hear.

Key Message

Sin is what separates God and humanity.

▸'Your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God'—sin severs the relationship with God.

17

He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head; he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and wrapped himself in zeal as a cloak.

Key Message

God first wore this armor—the spiritual armor we put on is God's own.

▸The image of God himself putting on the armor of a warrior.

20

And a Redeemer will come to Zion, to those in Jacob who turn from transgression, declares the LORD.

Key Message

The Redeemer-Messiah comes to Zion to save those who repent.

▸'A Redeemer will come to Zion'—the prophecy of the Messiah's coming.