Isaiah 52
Zion is told to awake, put on beautiful garments, and shake off chains.
IsaiahChapter 52 of 6615 versesBerean Standard Bible
In this passage: JerusalemAssyria
If God speaks to you through Isaiah 52, record what He said in Doxa and come back to it.
Awake, awake, clothe yourself with strength, O Zion! Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusalem, holy city! For the uncircumcised and unclean will no longer enter you.
Shake off your dust! Rise up and sit on your throne, O Jerusalem. Remove the chains from your neck, O captive Daughter of Zion.
For this is what the LORD says: “You were sold for nothing, and without money you will be redeemed.”
For this is what the Lord GOD says: “At first My people went down to Egypt to live, then Assyria oppressed them without cause.
And now what have I here? declares the LORD. For My people have been taken without cause; those who rule them taunt, declares the LORD, and My name is blasphemed continually all day long.
God's name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you
“As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.””
Read Romans 2:24›Therefore My people will know My name; therefore they will know on that day that I am He who speaks. Here I am!”
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news
“And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!””
Read Romans 10:15›Feet fitted with readiness of the gospel of peace
“and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace.”
Read Ephesians 6:15›Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices, together they shout for joy. For every eye will see when the LORD returns to Zion.
Break forth in joy, sing together, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem.
The LORD has bared His holy arm in the sight of all the nations; all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God.
Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD.
Come out from them and be separate
““Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.””
Read 2 Corinthians 6:17›For you will not leave in a hurry nor flee in haste, for the LORD goes before you, and the God of Israel is your rear guard.
Behold, My Servant will prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.
'My servant... will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.' Isaiah's suffering servant prophecy arc — from humiliation to the highest place. Paul's hymn in Philippians traces the same journey.
“Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,”
Read Philippians 2:9›Just as many were appalled at Him—His appearance was disfigured beyond that of any man, and His form was marred beyond human likeness—
His appearance so disfigured — crown of thorns and beating
“And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!””
Read Matthew 27:29›so He will sprinkle many nations. Kings will shut their mouths because of Him. For they will see what they have not been told, and they will understand what they have not heard.
Those who were not told about him will see
“Rather, as it is written: “Those who were not told about Him will see, and those who have not heard will understand.””
Read Romans 15:21›Read next
How to Hear God’s Voice: A Practical Guide for BelieversScripture is the record of a God who speaks. This guide covers how to hear Him today and keep what He says.Cross-references for Isaiah 52
“For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,”
“Look to the mountains—the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace! Celebrate your feasts, O Judah; fulfill your vows. For the wicked will never again march through you; they will be utterly cut off.”
Isaiah 52:112 Corinthians 6:17
““Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.””
“For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.””
“Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will come quickly. Your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.”
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