Chapter by chapter verse by verse study in the book of Isaiah.
This chapter continues the thought that we have been examining in chapter 40 of the greatness of God in contrast to the weakness of man. There is a great deal of comfort here. There is an emphasis on the uniqueness of the Lord compared to other gods in this section. A reminder that this book of Isaiah is almost entirely in poetic form. Remember Hebrew poetry has no rhyme or meter like english poetry. Hebrew poetry is usually contrast or repetition. We will also see the Servant poems, starting in chapter 42. We see two instances of contrast in this chapter.
The Hebrew word translated “coastlands” is also translated “islands” in other passages. It is also translated with broader words like “territory” in other passages. The idea is probably best expressed as “distant lands.” Here, God is calling to all the people, the nations - even the “distant lands” - to keep silence before Him.
Why? Because they are coming to God’s courtroom: Let us come near together for judgment.
Isaiah 40:31 has just promised that those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength. But here, God advises the people - those in the distant lands, who do not know Him - to renew their strength as they come into His courtroom. If you are going to stand before God, you had better be prepared.
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