Isaiah 57

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 57 of 66

1 The righteous one perishes, and no man lays it on his heart; yea, merciful men are gathered, with no one discerning that the righteous one is gathered from the face of evil.

2 He shall go in peace; they shall rest on their couches, walking in his straightness.

3 But you, draw near here, sons of the sorceress, seed of one doing adultery and fornicating.

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Chapter Summary

The blessed death of the righteous. Jehovah reproves the Jews for their idolatry. He gives gospel promises to the ones who repent.

Key Hebrew Words

זָֽבַח sacrifice H2077 · TWOT 525a
יִנְחַל get as a possession H5157 · TWOT 1342
מְנָאֵ֖ף commit adultery H5003 · TWOT 1273
לָשׁ֑וֹן tongue H3956 · TWOT 1131a
עֹנְנָ֑ה bring clouds H6049 · TWOT 1655

People & Context

The Righteous Perish Unnoticed

The righteous and merciful perish and enter into peace, but the wicked do not lay it to heart or discern that they are gathered away from evil.

Rebuke of the Idolatrous Mockers

God severely rebukes the sons of the sorceress for mocking, sacrificing children in torrent beds, worshiping on high mountains, and trusting in false …

Comfort for the Contrite and Unrest for the Wicked

The High and Holy One promises to dwell with and heal the contrite and humble of spirit, but declares that the wicked are like a driven sea casting up…

Timeline

The Righteous Perish Unnoticed

The righteous and merciful perish and enter into peace, but the wicked do not lay it to heart or discern that they are gathered away from evil.

Isaiah 57:1-2
Rebuke of the Idolatrous Mockers

God severely rebukes the sons of the sorceress for mocking, sacrificing children in torrent beds, worshiping on high mountains, and trusting in false gods that the wind will blow away.

Isaiah 57:3-13
Comfort for the Contrite and Unrest for the Wicked

The High and Holy One promises to dwell with and heal the contrite and humble of spirit, but declares that the wicked are like a driven sea casting up mire, with no peace.

Isaiah 57:14-21

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