2 Isaiah Flashcards
Which chapters are 2 Isaiah? Why is there a split from 1 Isaiah here? What is Isiaiah doing in that context?
Numbers
2 Isaiah are chapters 40-55? Because now they are IN EXILE. They’re under Babylonian exile and as a prophet, he speaks to them.
When was 2 Isaiah written?
In 2 Isaiah is written during the Babylonian exile coming to an end 540-539 before Cyrus’ takeover (Cyrus the Persian)1
When are they being spoken to?
Prophet speaking to them in exile
Which chapters are 3 Isaiah? When? Speaking to who?
In 3 Isaiah ch 56-66 It is Post post-exilic, persian period after exile. Speaking to Israel after exile.
Isaiah is what? And it is what?
Isiaiah the book
Isaiah is a chronological book. It is too long which means that it extends over Isaiah’s life.
What is 2nd Isaiah to I Isaiah?
2 Isaiah references Isaiah but it is just prophecies
2nd Isaiah are what exactly
2nd Isaiah are appendices to 1st Isaiah but not necessarily written by Isaiah
What will remain like a stump?
A remnant will remain like a stump in the tree
As long as there are what will the covenant remain ____?
As long as descendants are remaining of Abraham the covenant is still alive
What is chapter 7? And it was what?
Chapter seven is a chapter of prophecy which was fulfilled during Isaiah’s Life
But they aren’t limited to just what? And who drew this conclusion?
But the prophecies arent limited to just Isaiah’s life, they are also predicting for the time that Jesus is to come, which Matthew put together.
How many meanings and what meanings does it hold?
It holds two meanings. One meaning for the immediate situation and one meaning for the later
Heschel on the word of God?
Heschel says that the word of God is delivered in the now to disclose the future
Which chapter is post-exile? (2 Isa starts)
Post-exilic. Chapter 40. The term of service is love
What’s the tone?
comforting tone
