Isaiah 40:1-31

Israel's Restoration from Exile in Babylon

On the authorship and date of these Chapter s see Intro. According to their subject matter, they fall naturally into three divisions of almost equal length (Isaiah 40-48, 49-57,, 58-66), the close of each division being marked by an intimation that the wicked shall not share in the blessings promised to God's people.

The Proclamation of Deliverance

1, 2. The theme of the prophecies following: the period of Zion's trouble and affliction is over.

3-26. Celestial voices give the message of restoration to God's people, who are encouraged by the thought of His infinite power.

27-31. Trust in Jehovah is, therefore, the source of true strength.