Isaiah Flashcards
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Isaiah Chapter 1
The Rebellion and Judgment of Judah
Isaiah prophesies to Judah and Jerusalem, who have sinned and rebelled against the Lord. He exposes their corruption and injustice, and announces their punishment by war, desolation, and captivity. He also offers them hope of restoration, if they repent and obey the Lord.
Isaiah Chapter 2
The Future Glory and Humiliation of Zion
Isaiah describes a vision of the future glory of Zion, where the Lord will reign and all nations will worship him. He also declares that the Lord will judge the proud and the wicked, who trust in idols, wealth, and military might. He calls the people to humble themselves before the Lord, and to avoid the idols that cannot save them.
Isaiah Chapter 3
The Leadership Crisis and the Degradation of Jerusalem
Isaiah predicts a leadership crisis in Jerusalem and Judah, where the Lord will remove their rulers, judges, warriors, and craftsmen, and leave them with incompetent and oppressive leaders. He also portrays the degradation of Jerusalem, where the people will suffer from famine, siege, and ruin. He contrasts the righteous and the wicked, and their respective outcomes.
Isaiah Chapter 4
The Branch of the Lord and the Cleansing of Zion
Isaiah foretells the coming of the Branch of the Lord, a messianic figure who will be glorious and protective. He also promises the cleansing of Zion, where the Lord will wash away the sins and bloodshed of the people, and restore them to holiness and security.
Isaiah Chapter 5
The Song of the Vineyard and the Woes of the Wicked
Isaiah presents a song of the vineyard, where the Lord compares his people to a vineyard that he planted and cared for, but it only produced bad grapes. He pronounces six woes on the wicked, who indulge in greed, drunkenness, injustice, pride, perversion, and corruption. He warns that the Lord will send his anger and judgment on them, and that they will be devoured by foreign invaders.
Isaiah Chapter 6
The Vision of the Lord and the Commission of Isaiah
Isaiah recounts the vision of the Lord that he saw in the year that King Uzziah died. He describes the majesty and holiness of the Lord, who is seated on a throne and surrounded by seraphim. He narrates the commission of Isaiah, who is cleansed by a coal from the altar, and who volunteers to be sent by the Lord to preach to the people. He reveals the hardening of the people’s hearts, and the remnant that will remain after the judgment.
Isaiah Chapter 7
The Sign of Immanuel and the Alliance of Syria and Israel
Isaiah relates the historical event of the alliance of Syria and Israel against Judah, and the fear of King Ahaz and the people. He records the message of the Lord to Ahaz through Isaiah, who tells him not to be afraid, but to trust in the Lord. He gives the sign of Immanuel, a child who will be born of a virgin, and who will signify the presence and protection of God. He also predicts the devastation of Syria and Israel by Assyria, and the suffering of Judah by the same enemy.
Isaiah Chapter 8
The Birth of Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz and the Fear of the Lord
Isaiah continues the prophecy of the previous chapter, and announces the birth of Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz, a son of Isaiah, whose name means “the spoil speeds, the prey hastens”. He explains that before the child can speak, the riches of Damascus and Samaria will be taken by Assyria. He exhorts the people to fear the Lord, and not to follow the ways of the rebels, who consult mediums and necromancers. He ends with a promise of a great light that will shine in the land of deep darkness.
Isaiah Chapter 9
The Birth of the Wonderful Counselor and the Judgment of Israel
Isaiah proclaims the birth of the Wonderful Counselor, a child who will rule on David’s throne with justice and righteousness, and whose names will be Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, and Prince of Peace. He also pronounces the judgment of Israel, who have rebelled against the Lord and have not repented of their sins. He describes the wrath of the Lord, who will use Assyria as his instrument of punishment, and who will destroy the leaders and the people of Israel.
Isaiah Chapter 10
The Woe of Assyria and the Remnant of Israel
Isaiah denounces the woe of Assyria, who have arrogantly boasted of their conquests and have oppressed the people of God. He declares that the Lord will punish Assyria for their pride and cruelty, and that they will be humbled and consumed by fire. He also declares that the Lord will preserve a remnant of Israel, who will return to him and be saved. He describes the deliverance of Jerusalem from the Assyrian siege, and the downfall of the Assyrian king.
Isaiah Chapter 11
The Reign of the Root of Jesse and the Restoration of Israel
Isaiah foretells the reign of the Root of Jesse, a descendant of David, who will be endowed with the Spirit of the Lord and who will rule with righteousness and peace. He also foretells the restoration of Israel, who will be gathered from the nations and who will live in harmony with each other and with the animals. He also foretells the victory of Israel over their enemies, and the praise of the Lord among the nations.
Isaiah Chapter 12
The Song of Thanksgiving and Praise
Isaiah presents a song of thanksgiving and praise, where the people of God express their joy and gratitude for the salvation and comfort of the Lord. They also proclaim the greatness and glory of the Lord, and invite others to join them in worshiping him.
Here is a continuation of the chapter-by-chapter summary of the book of Isaiah in the Bible, with descriptive headings:
Isaiah Chapter 13
The Judgment of Babylon and the Day of the Lord
Isaiah prophesies the judgment of Babylon, the mighty and proud empire that will oppress God’s people. He describes the horror and destruction that will come upon Babylon by the hand of the Lord and his army of nations. He also describes the day of the Lord, a time of cosmic upheaval and universal terror, when the Lord will punish the world for its wickedness and arrogance.
Isaiah Chapter 14
The Fall of the King of Babylon and the Restoration of Israel
Isaiah taunts the king of Babylon, who has fallen from his throne and become a scorn and a spectacle. He mocks his ambition and pride, and compares him to Lucifer, the fallen star. He also predicts the restoration of Israel, who will be freed from their captivity and return to their land. He also pronounces judgment on other nations, such as Assyria, Philistia, and Moab.
Isaiah Chapter 15
The Burden of Moab
Isaiah laments the burden of Moab, a neighboring nation that has been devastated by war and invasion. He describes the mourning and wailing of the Moabites, who flee from their cities and seek refuge in other places. He also expresses his sympathy and sorrow for Moab, and says that his heart cries out for them.
Isaiah Chapter 16
The Appeal and Judgment of Moab
Isaiah appeals to Moab to send lambs to the ruler of the land, who is the king of Judah, and to seek his protection and favor. He also advises Moab to hide the fugitives and refugees from the oppressor, who is the king of Assyria. He also foretells the judgment of Moab, who will be brought low and humbled. He says that the pride and boasting of Moab will be silenced, and that their glory and splendor will fade away.
Isaiah Chapter 17
The Judgment of Damascus and Israel
Isaiah prophesies the judgment of Damascus, the capital of Syria, and Israel, the northern kingdom of God’s people. He says that they will be reduced to ruins and desolation, and that their people will be scattered and diminished. He also warns that the nations that plunder them will also be plundered by the Lord, and that only a remnant will survive. He also exhorts the people to turn back to the Lord, and to renounce their idols and their reliance on human strength.
Isaiah Chapter 18
The Message to Cush
Isaiah delivers a message to Cush, a distant and powerful nation that is situated beyond the rivers of Ethiopia. He describes their land as a land of buzzing wings, where they send ambassadors by sea and by land. He says that the Lord is watching and waiting, and that he will cut off the branches and prune the vines. He also says that at that time, the Lord will receive gifts from Cush, and that they will bring their offerings to Mount Zion.
Isaiah Chapter 19
The Judgment and Salvation of Egypt
Isaiah announces the judgment and salvation of Egypt, a great and ancient nation that has oppressed and influenced God’s people. He says that the Lord will strike Egypt with civil war, famine, drought, and darkness, and that he will break their spirit and confound their wisdom. He also says that the Lord will send them a savior and a deliverer, and that he will heal them and make them his people. He also says that the Lord will create a highway between Egypt, Assyria, and Israel, and that they will worship him together and be a blessing in the earth.
Isaiah Chapter 20
The Sign of the Naked Captives
Isaiah performs a sign of the naked captives, where he walks around naked and barefoot for three years. He explains that this is a sign of what will happen to Egypt and Cush, who will be captured and led away naked and barefoot by the king of Assyria. He also warns Judah not to rely on Egypt and Cush for help, but to trust in the Lord.
Here is a continuation of the chapter-by-chapter summary of the book of Isaiah in the Bible, with descriptive headings:
Isaiah Chapter 21
The Judgment of Babylon and the Day of the Lord
Isaiah prophesies the judgment of Babylon, the mighty and proud empire that will oppress God’s people. He describes the horror and destruction that will come upon Babylon by the hand of the Lord and his army of nations. He also describes the day of the Lord, a time of cosmic upheaval and universal terror, when the Lord will punish the world for its wickedness and arrogance.
Isaiah Chapter 22
The Fall of Jerusalem and the Key of David
Isaiah laments the fall of Jerusalem, the holy city of God’s people. He sees the city besieged by enemies, the people slain or captured, and the leaders fleeing or hiding. He rebukes the people for their sin and folly, and for their lack of repentance and trust in the Lord. He also announces the judgment of two officials, Shebna and Eliakim, who represent the failure and the faithfulness of the Davidic line. He says that the Lord will remove Shebna from his position and give it to Eliakim, who will have the key of David and the authority to open and shut.
Isaiah Chapter 23
The Burden of Tyre and the Restoration of Trade
Isaiah pronounces the burden of Tyre, a wealthy and powerful city-state that dominates the trade and commerce of the ancient world. He says that the Lord will bring Tyre to ruin, and that its merchants and sailors will mourn and wail. He says that Tyre will be forgotten for 70 years, but then it will be restored and resume its trade. He also says that the profit of Tyre’s trade will be dedicated to the Lord, and that it will provide food and clothing for his people.
Isaiah Chapter 24
The Devastation and Transformation of the Earth
Isaiah depicts the devastation and transformation of the earth, as the Lord unleashes his judgment and glory on the world. He says that the earth will be shaken, broken, and emptied, and that its inhabitants will suffer and perish. He says that the earth will mourn and wither, and that its transgressors will be punished. He also says that the earth will rejoice and sing, and that the Lord will reign on Mount Zion. He says that the Lord will gather his people and destroy his enemies, and that he will make a feast for all nations.