Can God rescue us from the problems we face? Can he save us from oppressive world powers? Can he break the power of our sin and help us deal with its consequences? Isaiah answers these questions with a resounding yes! The prophet’s words sometimes overwhelm us with their beauty. At other times, his piercing words reveal our sin and drive us to our knees. Isaiah’s own ministry began with a visio…
1Profecía sobre el valle de la visión. ¿Qué tienes ahora, que con todos los tuyos has subido sobre los terrados?
2Tú, llena de alborotos, ciudad turbulenta, ciudad alegre; tus muertos no son muertos a espada, ni muertos en guerra.
3Todos tus príncipes juntos huyeron del arco, fueron atados; todos los que en ti se hallaron, fueron atados juntamente, aunque habían huido lejos.
4Por esto dije: Dejadme, lloraré amargamente; no os afanéis por consolarme de la destrucción de la hija de mi pueblo.
5Porque día es de alboroto, de angustia y de confusión, de parte del Señor, Jehová de los ejércitos, en el valle de la visión, para derribar el muro, y clamar al monte.
6Y Elam tomó aljaba, con carros y con jinetes, y Kir sacó el escudo.
7Tus hermosos valles fueron llenos de carros, y los de a caballo acamparon a la puerta.
8Y desnudó la cubierta de Judá; y miraste en aquel día hacia la casa de armas del bosque.
9Visteis las brechas de la ciudad de David, que se multiplicaron; y recogisteis las aguas del estanque de abajo.
10Y contasteis las casas de Jerusalén, y derribasteis casas para fortificar el muro.
11Hicisteis foso entre los dos muros para las aguas del estanque viejo; y no tuvisteis respeto al que lo hizo, ni mirasteis de lejos al que lo labró.
12Por tanto, el Señor, Jehová de los ejércitos, llamó en este día a llanto y a endechas, a raparse el cabello y a vestir cilicio;
13y he aquí gozo y alegría, matando vacas y degollando ovejas, comiendo carne y bebiendo vino, diciendo: Comamos y bebamos, porque mañana moriremos.
14Esto fue revelado a mis oídos de parte de Jehová de los ejércitos: Que este pecado no os será perdonado hasta que muráis, dice el Señor, Jehová de los ejércitos.
15Jehová de los ejércitos dice así: Ve, entra a este tesorero, a Sebna el mayordomo, y dile:
16¿Qué tienes tú aquí, o a quién tienes aquí, que labraste aquí sepulcro para ti, como el que en lugar alto labra su sepultura, o el que esculpe para sí morada en una peña?
17He aquí que Jehová te transportará en duro cautiverio, y de cierto te cubrirá el rostro.
18Te echará a rodar con ímpetu, como a bola por tierra extensa; allá morirás, y allá estarán los carros de tu gloria, oh vergüenza de la casa de tu señor.
19Y te arrojaré de tu lugar, y de tu puesto te empujaré.
20En aquel día llamaré a mi siervo Eliaquim hijo de Hilcías,
21y lo vestiré de tus vestiduras, y lo ceñiré de tu talabarte, y entregaré en sus manos tu potestad; y será padre al morador de Jerusalén, y a la casa de Judá.
22Y pondré la llave de la casa de David sobre su hombro; y abrirá, y nadie cerrará; cerrará, y nadie abrirá.
23Y lo hincaré como clavo en lugar firme; y será por asiento de honra a la casa de su padre.
24Colgarán de él toda la honra de la casa de su padre, los hijos y los nietos, todos los vasos menores, desde las tazas hasta toda clase de jarros.
25En aquel día, dice Jehová de los ejércitos, el clavo hincado en lugar firme será quitado; será quebrado y caerá, y la carga que sobre él se puso se echará a perder; porque Jehová habló.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
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Versículo 1
I. 22:1-25 This message addresses the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem in 701 BC (see chs 36–37; 2 Kgs 18…
22:1-25 This message addresses the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem in 701 BC (see chs 36–37; 2 Kgs 18:17–19:37) and perhaps the people’s preparation for the subsequent Babylonian siege in 588–586 BC.
22:1-4 The prophet rebukes the people for their excitement over the Assyrian retreat (701 BC). They did not foresee that the Babylonian army would later (in 586 BC) complete what the Assyrians failed to do, namely, the destruction of Jerusalem.
22:1 concerning Jerusalem—the Valley of Vision: The meaning of the Hebrew phrase is uncertain. Assuming that it refers to Jerusalem (see 22:5), it is ironic: Jerusalem sits atop a hill, and visions were not typically thought to originate in a valley. Similarly, Jerusalem was proud of its self-perceived religious vision, but its inhabitants were spiritually blind (see 6:10; 42:18).
II
Versículo 2
II. 22:2 The reveling city was full of feasting and drinking (22:13; see 23:7; 32:13), probably in re…
22:2 The reveling city was full of feasting and drinking (22:13; see 23:7; 32:13), probably in response to the Assyrian retreat. Now a new threat approaches—the Babylonian siege (586 BC). • The people died not in battle but by famine and disease. Siege warfare left the inhabitants of the city cut off from needed agricultural resources and in a terrible sanitation and health crisis.
III
Versículo 3
III. 22:3 Leaders might try to flee, but they would not escape (see 2 Kgs 25:4-6).
22:3 Leaders might try to flee, but they would not escape (see 2 Kgs 25:4-6).
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Versículo 4
IV. 22:4 Leave me alone to weep: Isaiah mourned the victims and the decimation of his people (see 6:13).
22:4 Leave me alone to weep: Isaiah mourned the victims and the decimation of his people (see 6:13).
V
Versículo 5
V. 22:5-8 The defeat of Judah would be a manifestation of the yet-future day of the Lord (see study …
22:5-8 The defeat of Judah would be a manifestation of the yet-future day of the Lord (see study note on 2:5-22). Jerusalem would be impotent in the day of disaster.
22:5 Jerusalem’s walls were broken by the invading Babylonians, who breached them with battering rams (2 Kgs 25:4).
VI
Versículo 6
VI. 22:6 Elamites: Elam was to the east of Babylon and would later play a role in Babylon’s defeat (s…
22:6 Elamites: Elam was to the east of Babylon and would later play a role in Babylon’s defeat (see 21:2; also Jer 49:34-39). • The actual location of Kir is unknown (see also Amos 1:5).
VII
Versículo 7
VII. 22:7 The Kidron and Hinnom valleys were located to the east and south of Jerusalem.
22:7 The Kidron and Hinnom valleys were located to the east and south of Jerusalem.
VIII
Versículo 8
VIII. 22:8-11 The inhabitants of Jerusalem planned for war by counting weapons, checking walls, and pre…
22:8-11 The inhabitants of Jerusalem planned for war by counting weapons, checking walls, and preparing a water supply. However, the people did not consider God’s plans (see 13:1–14:23). Although Hezekiah was very prominent in these efforts, the second person verbs are plural. Isaiah was apparently not singling out Hezekiah, as he did Hezekiah’s father Ahaz (7:1-4).
22:8 to the armory: This magnificent building was both an armory and a storage place for valuables (see 39:2; 1 Kgs 7:2-6).
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Versículo 9
IX. 22:9 Jerusalem (literally the city of David): Calling Jerusalem “the city of David” evokes memori…
22:9 Jerusalem (literally the city of David): Calling Jerusalem “the city of David” evokes memories of Israel’s greatest king and God’s blessing upon him and the nation (see also 60:14). • You store up water in the lower pool: Hezekiah expended great energy in ensuring a constant supply of water (see 22:11; 2 Kgs 20:20).
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Versículo 12
X. 22:12-14 Judah’s feasting and disobedience resulted in a prophecy of judgment.
22:12-14 Judah’s feasting and disobedience resulted in a prophecy of judgment.
XI
Versículo 14
XI. 22:14 you will never be forgiven for this sin: The people of Judah added sin upon sin to the poin…
22:14 you will never be forgiven for this sin: The people of Judah added sin upon sin to the point that God would justly condemn them. This foreshadowed the Exile; although it took place in 586 BC, Isaiah was already anticipating it in 701 BC.
XII
Versículo 15
XII. 22:15-25 Shebna and Eliakim were two royal officials in King Hezekiah’s court (see 2 Kgs 18:18; 1…
22:15-25 Shebna and Eliakim were two royal officials in King Hezekiah’s court (see 2 Kgs 18:18; 19:2). Apparently assuming that death at the hands of the Assyrians was inevitable, Shebna planned for an ostentatious burial place (Isa 22:16). Although the rebuke of Shebna preceded Assyria’s siege of Jerusalem in 701 BC (see 22:19-21; 36:3), it connects well with the admonitions of 22:1-13 regarding the ensuing Babylonian siege.
22:15 The actions of Shebna represent among the populace a lack of confidence in God’s ability to rescue Jerusalem from the Assyrian attack. • A palace administrator held the highest possible position in the royal court (see 22:21-22).
XIII
Versículo 16
XIII. 22:16 Shebna was building a beautiful tomb . . . a monument. This lavish burial place was intende…
22:16 Shebna was building a beautiful tomb . . . a monument. This lavish burial place was intended to last for centuries.
XIV
Versículo 18
XIV. 22:18 toss you away into a distant, barren land: Shebna would not find a resting place or have a …
22:18 toss you away into a distant, barren land: Shebna would not find a resting place or have a memorial (cp. 14:11-20). • your glorious chariots: In his high position, Shebna had lived in luxury.
XV
Versículo 19
XV. 22:19-20 drive you out of office: Shebna (22:15) was demoted to court secretary by the time of Je…
22:19-20 drive you out of office: Shebna (22:15) was demoted to court secretary by the time of Jerusalem’s siege, when Eliakim (22:20) was the palace administrator (36:3). Eliakim was a true servant of the Lord.
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Versículo 21
16. 22:21 A leader is like a father to the people when he truly cares for them and addresses their ne…
22:21 A leader is like a father to the people when he truly cares for them and addresses their needs. In contrast, Shebna was concerned only for himself.
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Versículo 22
17. 22:22 The key to the house of David represents a high position of honor in the royal court (see a…
22:22 The key to the house of David represents a high position of honor in the royal court (see also Rev 3:7). • When he opens doors . . . when he closes doors: The officer with the highest position has sole authority in giving access to the king (cp. Matt 16:19).
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Versículo 25
18. 22:25 I will pull out the nail: Even godly Eliakim would not be able to save Judah or David’s dyn…
22:25 I will pull out the nail: Even godly Eliakim would not be able to save Judah or David’s dynasty from God’s judgment. The people of Judah would go into exile more than a century later (39:6-7).
Antiguo Testamento
Isaiah — Capítulo 22
Can God rescue us from the problems we face? Can he save us from oppressive world powers? Can he break the power of our sin and help us deal with its consequences? Isaiah answers these questions with a resounding yes! The prophet’s words sometimes overwhelm us with their beauty. At other times, his piercing words reveal our sin and drive us to our knees. Isaiah’s own ministry began with a visio…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Profecía sobre el valle de la visión. ¿Qué tienes ahora, que con todos los tuyos has subido sobre los terrados?
2Tú, llena de alborotos, ciudad turbulenta, ciudad alegre; tus muertos no son muertos a espada, ni muertos en guerra.
3Todos tus príncipes juntos huyeron del arco, fueron atados; todos los que en ti se hallaron, fueron atados juntamente, aunque habían huido lejos.
4Por esto dije: Dejadme, lloraré amargamente; no os afanéis por consolarme de la destrucción de la hija de mi pueblo.
5Porque día es de alboroto, de angustia y de confusión, de parte del Señor, Jehová de los ejércitos, en el valle de la visión, para derribar el muro, y clamar al monte.
6Y Elam tomó aljaba, con carros y con jinetes, y Kir sacó el escudo.
7Tus hermosos valles fueron llenos de carros, y los de a caballo acamparon a la puerta.
8Y desnudó la cubierta de Judá; y miraste en aquel día hacia la casa de armas del bosque.
9Visteis las brechas de la ciudad de David, que se multiplicaron; y recogisteis las aguas del estanque de abajo.
10Y contasteis las casas de Jerusalén, y derribasteis casas para fortificar el muro.
11Hicisteis foso entre los dos muros para las aguas del estanque viejo; y no tuvisteis respeto al que lo hizo, ni mirasteis de lejos al que lo labró.
12Por tanto, el Señor, Jehová de los ejércitos, llamó en este día a llanto y a endechas, a raparse el cabello y a vestir cilicio;
13y he aquí gozo y alegría, matando vacas y degollando ovejas, comiendo carne y bebiendo vino, diciendo: Comamos y bebamos, porque mañana moriremos.
14Esto fue revelado a mis oídos de parte de Jehová de los ejércitos: Que este pecado no os será perdonado hasta que muráis, dice el Señor, Jehová de los ejércitos.
15Jehová de los ejércitos dice así: Ve, entra a este tesorero, a Sebna el mayordomo, y dile:
16¿Qué tienes tú aquí, o a quién tienes aquí, que labraste aquí sepulcro para ti, como el que en lugar alto labra su sepultura, o el que esculpe para sí morada en una peña?
17He aquí que Jehová te transportará en duro cautiverio, y de cierto te cubrirá el rostro.
18Te echará a rodar con ímpetu, como a bola por tierra extensa; allá morirás, y allá estarán los carros de tu gloria, oh vergüenza de la casa de tu señor.
19Y te arrojaré de tu lugar, y de tu puesto te empujaré.
20En aquel día llamaré a mi siervo Eliaquim hijo de Hilcías,
21y lo vestiré de tus vestiduras, y lo ceñiré de tu talabarte, y entregaré en sus manos tu potestad; y será padre al morador de Jerusalén, y a la casa de Judá.
22Y pondré la llave de la casa de David sobre su hombro; y abrirá, y nadie cerrará; cerrará, y nadie abrirá.
23Y lo hincaré como clavo en lugar firme; y será por asiento de honra a la casa de su padre.
24Colgarán de él toda la honra de la casa de su padre, los hijos y los nietos, todos los vasos menores, desde las tazas hasta toda clase de jarros.
25En aquel día, dice Jehová de los ejércitos, el clavo hincado en lugar firme será quitado; será quebrado y caerá, y la carga que sobre él se puso se echará a perder; porque Jehová habló.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. 22:1-25 This message addresses the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem in 701 BC (see chs 36–37; 2 Kgs 18…
Versículo 2
II. 22:2 The reveling city was full of feasting and drinking (22:13; see 23:7; 32:13), probably in re…
Versículo 3
III. 22:3 Leaders might try to flee, but they would not escape (see 2 Kgs 25:4-6).
Versículo 4
IV. 22:4 Leave me alone to weep: Isaiah mourned the victims and the decimation of his people (see 6:13).
Versículo 5
V. 22:5-8 The defeat of Judah would be a manifestation of the yet-future day of the Lord (see study …
Versículo 6
VI. 22:6 Elamites: Elam was to the east of Babylon and would later play a role in Babylon’s defeat (s…
Versículo 7
VII. 22:7 The Kidron and Hinnom valleys were located to the east and south of Jerusalem.
Versículo 8
VIII. 22:8-11 The inhabitants of Jerusalem planned for war by counting weapons, checking walls, and pre…
Versículo 9
IX. 22:9 Jerusalem (literally the city of David): Calling Jerusalem “the city of David” evokes memori…
Versículo 12
X. 22:12-14 Judah’s feasting and disobedience resulted in a prophecy of judgment.
Versículo 14
XI. 22:14 you will never be forgiven for this sin: The people of Judah added sin upon sin to the poin…
Versículo 15
XII. 22:15-25 Shebna and Eliakim were two royal officials in King Hezekiah’s court (see 2 Kgs 18:18; 1…
Versículo 16
XIII. 22:16 Shebna was building a beautiful tomb . . . a monument. This lavish burial place was intende…
Versículo 18
XIV. 22:18 toss you away into a distant, barren land: Shebna would not find a resting place or have a …
Versículo 19
XV. 22:19-20 drive you out of office: Shebna (22:15) was demoted to court secretary by the time of Je…
Versículo 21
16. 22:21 A leader is like a father to the people when he truly cares for them and addresses their ne…
Versículo 22
17. 22:22 The key to the house of David represents a high position of honor in the royal court (see a…
Versículo 25
18. 22:25 I will pull out the nail: Even godly Eliakim would not be able to save Judah or David’s dyn…