These Chapter s (Isaiah 40:12-66) form. group corresponding with Isaiah Chapter s 1-5; and, like them, consist of exhortations and prophecies, while they are set in contrast with them, being promissory instead of reprehensory. Their subjects, as respectively repeated, will be seen in the Structure. below. They look beyond the Captivity.
Isaiah 40:12-66. EXHORTATIONS: PROMISSORY AND PROPHETIC.
(Alternation and Introversion.)
Structure A:
K. 40:12-31. God's Controversy with the Nations. Vanity of Idols.
L. M. 41:1-42:16. Messiah's Anointing and Mission.
N. 42:17-45:15. Jehovah's Controversy with Israel.
K. 45:16-47:15. God's Controversy with the Nations. Vanity of Idols.
L. N. 48:1-22. Jehovah's Controversy with Israel.
M| 49:1-66:24. Messiah's Mission and Triumph.
(Isaiah 40:12-14) Who.... Who... With whom... ? Isaiah 40:12-14 are introductory: while the Figure of speech Erotesis emphasizes the importance of Him Who speaks.
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