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…
1Así dijo Jehová: ¿Qué es de la carta de repudio de vuestra madre, con la cual yo la repudié? ¿O quiénes son mis acreedores, a quienes yo os he vendido? He aquí que por vuestras maldades sois vendidos, y por vuestras rebeliones fue repudiada vuestra madre.
2¿Por qué cuando vine, no hallé a nadie, y cuando llamé, nadie respondió? ¿Acaso se ha acortado mi mano para no redimir? ¿No hay en mí poder para librar? He aquí que con mi reprensión hago secar el mar; convierto los ríos en desierto; sus peces se pudren por falta de agua, y mueren de sed.
3Visto de oscuridad los cielos, y hago como cilicio su cubierta.
4Jehová el Señor me dio lengua de sabios, para saber hablar palabras al cansado; despertará mañana tras mañana, despertará mi oído para que oiga como los sabios.
5Jehová el Señor me abrió el oído, y yo no fui rebelde, ni me volví atrás.
6Di mi cuerpo a los heridores, y mis mejillas a los que me mesaban la barba; no escondí mi rostro de injurias y de esputos.
7Porque Jehová el Señor me ayudará, por tanto no me avergoncé; por eso puse mi rostro como un pedernal, y sé que no seré avergonzado.
8Cercano está de mí el que me salva; ¿quién contenderá conmigo? Juntémonos. ¿Quién es el adversario de mi causa? Acérquese a mí.
9He aquí que Jehová el Señor me ayudará; ¿quién hay que me condene? He aquí que todos ellos se envejecerán como ropa de vestir, serán comidos por la polilla.
10¿Quién hay entre vosotros que teme a Jehová, y oye la voz de su siervo? El que anda en tinieblas y carece de luz, confíe en el nombre de Jehová, y apóyese en su Dios.
11He aquí que todos vosotros encendéis fuego, y os rodeáis de teas; andad a la luz de vuestro fuego, y de las teas que encendisteis. De mi mano os vendrá esto; en dolor seréis sepultados.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
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I. 50:1-3 This disputation shows that God was not forced to give Israel up, and therefore he could t…
50:1-3 This disputation shows that God was not forced to give Israel up, and therefore he could take the nation back as his people if he desired.
50:1 God was not at fault for the people’s problems; it was their sin that brought about their exile (see also 59:1-15). • Jerusalem—the mother city of Judah (Ps 87:5-6)—was destroyed, and the people of Judah were taken into exile in 586 BC.
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II. 50:2 Why didn’t anyone answer: The people had not responded to God’s repeated call to trust in hi…
50:2 Why didn’t anyone answer: The people had not responded to God’s repeated call to trust in him and repent of their sins. They were deaf and stubborn (see 6:9-10; 29:18; 35:5; 42:18-19). • The Lord came and called the people through the prophets (see also 65:1-3). • Is it because I have no power to rescue? God was fully able to rescue Israel and Judah from the Assyrians and Babylonians, but he first had to deal justly with his people’s sinfulness (see 59:1). • speak to the sea and make it dry: This was an allusion to the parting of the Red Sea during the exodus from Egypt (Exod 14:21-22).
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III. 50:3 Phenomena such as darkness and the wearing of clothes of mourning were associated with the d…
50:3 Phenomena such as darkness and the wearing of clothes of mourning were associated with the day of the Lord (13:10; see study note on 2:5-22). The mention of darkness might allude to the plague of darkness in Egypt (Exod 10:21).
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IV. 50:4-11 This is the third of four servant songs (see study note on 42:1-4). The faithful and suff…
50:4-11 This is the third of four servant songs (see study note on 42:1-4). The faithful and suffering servant portrays an ideal Israel; the image was realized in Jesus Christ.
50:4 The Lord, who never grows weary (40:28), sends the servant with good news (see 40:28-31) to comfort those who are weary (see study note on 40:1-31).
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V. 50:6 beat me . . . pulled out my beard . . . mockery and spitting: These connections with the exp…
50:6 beat me . . . pulled out my beard . . . mockery and spitting: These connections with the experience of Jesus at his crucifixion are too close to be coincidental—Jesus is the true suffering servant (see Matt 27:27-31).
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VI. 50:7 Externally, the servant would be disgraced and put to shame, but within himself he would cal…
50:7 Externally, the servant would be disgraced and put to shame, but within himself he would calmly await God’s vindication (see 29:22; 54:4; 61:7). • set my face like a stone: The servant would be determined to do God’s will (see Luke 9:51).
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VII. 50:8 He who gives me justice is near: God vindicates those who suffer for doing his will. Vindica…
50:8 He who gives me justice is near: God vindicates those who suffer for doing his will. Vindication is an act of God by which he exalts those who have been wrongly disgraced and strikes down the wicked, self-exalted, and arrogant (see also 2 Thes 1:6-9). • bring charges . . . my accusers: Confidence in God’s vindication removes fear and bolsters faith (see Rom 8:31-34).
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VIII. 50:9 Who will declare me guilty? The implied answer to this rhetorical question is, “No one!” Thi…
50:9 Who will declare me guilty? The implied answer to this rhetorical question is, “No one!” This answer foreshadows the New Testament understanding of justification (see Rom 8:31-35).
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IX. 50:10-11 This is a call for response to the servant’s ministry.
50:10-11 This is a call for response to the servant’s ministry.
50:10 The test of whether or not an individual fears the Lord is how he or she responds to God’s righteous servant. The same idea is present in Jesus’ claim that no one can come to the Father except through him (John 14:6). • Those who trust in the Lord have great hope for the future (see Isa 12:2).
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X. 50:11 warm yourselves by your own fires: Spiritually complacent people are unresponsive toward Go…
50:11 warm yourselves by your own fires: Spiritually complacent people are unresponsive toward God. Though they have comfort and security now, they will soon fall down in great torment (see 66:24).
Antiguo Testamento
Isaiah — Capítulo 50
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
1Así dijo Jehová: ¿Qué es de la carta de repudio de vuestra madre, con la cual yo la repudié? ¿O quiénes son mis acreedores, a quienes yo os he vendido? He aquí que por vuestras maldades sois vendidos, y por vuestras rebeliones fue repudiada vuestra madre.
2¿Por qué cuando vine, no hallé a nadie, y cuando llamé, nadie respondió? ¿Acaso se ha acortado mi mano para no redimir? ¿No hay en mí poder para librar? He aquí que con mi reprensión hago secar el mar; convierto los ríos en desierto; sus peces se pudren por falta de agua, y mueren de sed.
3Visto de oscuridad los cielos, y hago como cilicio su cubierta.
4Jehová el Señor me dio lengua de sabios, para saber hablar palabras al cansado; despertará mañana tras mañana, despertará mi oído para que oiga como los sabios.
5Jehová el Señor me abrió el oído, y yo no fui rebelde, ni me volví atrás.
6Di mi cuerpo a los heridores, y mis mejillas a los que me mesaban la barba; no escondí mi rostro de injurias y de esputos.
7Porque Jehová el Señor me ayudará, por tanto no me avergoncé; por eso puse mi rostro como un pedernal, y sé que no seré avergonzado.
8Cercano está de mí el que me salva; ¿quién contenderá conmigo? Juntémonos. ¿Quién es el adversario de mi causa? Acérquese a mí.
9He aquí que Jehová el Señor me ayudará; ¿quién hay que me condene? He aquí que todos ellos se envejecerán como ropa de vestir, serán comidos por la polilla.
10¿Quién hay entre vosotros que teme a Jehová, y oye la voz de su siervo? El que anda en tinieblas y carece de luz, confíe en el nombre de Jehová, y apóyese en su Dios.
11He aquí que todos vosotros encendéis fuego, y os rodeáis de teas; andad a la luz de vuestro fuego, y de las teas que encendisteis. De mi mano os vendrá esto; en dolor seréis sepultados.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. 50:1-3 This disputation shows that God was not forced to give Israel up, and therefore he could t…
Versículo 2
II. 50:2 Why didn’t anyone answer: The people had not responded to God’s repeated call to trust in hi…
Versículo 3
III. 50:3 Phenomena such as darkness and the wearing of clothes of mourning were associated with the d…
Versículo 4
IV. 50:4-11 This is the third of four servant songs (see study note on 42:1-4). The faithful and suff…
Versículo 6
V. 50:6 beat me . . . pulled out my beard . . . mockery and spitting: These connections with the exp…
Versículo 7
VI. 50:7 Externally, the servant would be disgraced and put to shame, but within himself he would cal…
Versículo 8
VII. 50:8 He who gives me justice is near: God vindicates those who suffer for doing his will. Vindica…
Versículo 9
VIII. 50:9 Who will declare me guilty? The implied answer to this rhetorical question is, “No one!” Thi…
Versículo 10
IX. 50:10-11 This is a call for response to the servant’s ministry.
Versículo 11
X. 50:11 warm yourselves by your own fires: Spiritually complacent people are unresponsive toward Go…