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The "wicked" referred to are not the heathen outside Israel, but the heathen, i.e., those estranged from God, within Israel itself. The transition form the first to the second half of this closing prophecy is formed by ואמר in Isaiah 57:14.
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There is no peace, saith my God, for the wicked." The words...
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Isaiah 57:15-21 I. A contrite heart does not merely mean a...
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Isaiah 57:1-2. The most alarming feature of the situation,...
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Isaiah 57 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary ... But...
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The wicked want to buy it. God does not sell it. The wicked...
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Chapter 57 denounces (we may say, on the same principle)...
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Jun 9, 2022 · Technically, “no rest for the wicked” doesn’t appear in the Bible. It’s a corruption of a phrase in Isaiah 57:20-21, which reads: “But the wicked are like the tossing sea, which cannot ...
Jan 4, 2022 · Answer. Isaiah 48:22 says, “There is no peace . . . for the wicked.”. The statement is repeated in Isaiah 57:21. In both cases, the declaration follows the Lord’s denouncements of evil nations and wicked practices. Isaiah 57:20 explains further: “The wicked are like the tossing sea, which cannot rest, whose waves cast up mire and mud.”.
Jun 21, 2024 · Understanding what Isaiah 57:20-21 really means. Isaiah 57:20-21, nestled within the larger discourse of the prophet Isaiah, vividly paints a picture of the restless existence of those who choose to live in opposition to God’s ways. The imagery of a troubled sea is used to convey the perpetual turmoil and lack of peace experienced by the wicked.
Jun 21, 2024 · In Isaiah 57:21, we encounter a powerful declaration that resonates through the ages, reminding us of a fundamental truth about the nature of wickedness and peace. The prophet Isaiah, in this verse, cuts to the core of the matter, stating unequivocally, “There is no peace for the wicked.”. This concise statement encapsulates a profound ...
In 57:1-2, the plight of the righteous in a world dominated by wicked leaders is indicated. The righteous man dies, but no one notices, no one recognizes that the righteous one is actually better off, because only at his death can he find peace and rest. . . The implication is that the earth is so wicked that it is actually a blessing to die!
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Jun 9, 2022 · A Troubled Sea for the Wicked. Isaiah 57:20-21 describes the lack of peace the wicked shall have. “But the wicked are like the tossing sea, which cannot rest, whose waves cast up mire and mud. ‘There is no peace,’ says my God, ‘for the wicked.’”. The sea is vast, dangerous, dark, and restless. Its symbolism is used throughout Scripture.