Isaiah 44
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 44 of 66
Chapter Summary
Jehovah comforts His people with His promises. He exhorts to praise Jehovah for His redemption and omnipotency.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Israel's King, Redeemer, and Maker who speaks throughout, declaring He alone is God and blotting out their sins
Jehovah's chosen servant addressed by name, the covenant people called to remember and return to God
The elected nation, named alongside Jacob, in whom Jehovah glorifies Himself
Affectionate poetic name ('Upright One') for chosen Israel, told not to fear
Future Persian king named by Jehovah as 'My shepherd' to rebuild Jerusalem and refound the temple
Timeline
Jehovah promises to pour water on thirsty ground and His Spirit on Israel's offspring, causing them to flourish and proudly call themselves by His name.
Isaiah 44:1-5Declaring Himself the only Rock, God exposes the foolishness of idol makers who use half a tree to bake bread and the other half to carve a god to worship.
Isaiah 44:6-20God calls Israel to remember He has blotted out their transgressions like a cloud, commanding the heavens, earth, and forests to break forth into joyful singing.
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