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Themes in Isaiah 57

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Themes in Isaiah 57

Isaiah 57:1 (show verse)

"Also the righteous are perishing, but no one takes it to heart; devout people are taken away, while no one understands that the righteous person is taken away from calamity.

the Death of saints » Removes from coming evil
the Death of saints » Disregarded by the wicked
Mercy » The merciful
Mercy » Characteristic of saints
Removal » The righteous being removed from the earth
The counselors of peace » Who shall have peace
Uprightness » Who walks uprightly
Wrath » Who is not appointed to wrath

Isaiah 57:2 (show verse)

Then he enters into peace, and they'll rest on his couches, each one living righteously.

Beds » Illustrative » Of the grave
the Death of saints » Is full of » Peace
Mercy » The merciful
spiritual Peace » The wicked » Know not the way of
spiritual Peace » Of saints » Consummated after death
Removal » The righteous being removed from the earth
future Rest » The rewards of the faithful
The counselors of peace » Who shall have peace
the future » For punishments, ancient modes of » Rest from the labour of life
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » Rest from the labour of life
Uprightness » Who walks uprightly
Uprightness » They who walk in, shall » Enter into peace
Wrath » Who is not appointed to wrath

Isaiah 57:3 (show verse)

"But as for you, come here, you children of a sorceress, you offspring of adulterers and prostitutes!

Heredity » Evil influence of the wicked upon posterity
Offspring » Evil influence of the wicked upon posterity
Parent's sins » Visited upon children » Evil influence of the wicked upon posterity
Profit » What is not profitable
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice their children
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice to idols
Scorning and mocking » Idolaters addicted to
The wicked » Appointed by God corrupt » Judges of israel

Isaiah 57:4 (show verse)

Whom are you mocking? And against whom do you make a wide mouth and stick out your tongue? Are you not children of transgression, the offspring of lies,

Lying » Hypocrites, a seed of
Mocking » General references to
Profit » What is not profitable
Ridicule » General references to
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice their children
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice to idols
Scorning and mocking » Idolaters addicted to
Titles and names of the wicked » Children of transgression
Titles and names of the wicked » Seed of falsehood

Isaiah 57:5 (show verse)

you who burn with lust among the oaks, under every spreading tree, who slaughter your children in the ravines, under the clefts of the rocks?

Drink offering » Idolatrous jews » Reproved for offering, to idols
Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » Under trees
Idolatry » They who practice » Inflame themselves
Jews, the » National character of » Prone to idolatry
Molech » Children sacrificed to
Oak Trees » The ancients often » Performed idolatrous rites under
Offerings » Human sacrifices » israelites
Profit » What is not profitable
Rocks » Used as » Places for idolatrous worship
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice their children
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice to idols
Sacrifices » Human beings offered as
Scorning and mocking » Idolaters addicted to
Valleys » Abounded with » Rocks and caves
Valleys » Often the scenes of idolatrous rites

"Among the smooth stones of the ravines is your portion there they are as your lot. To them you have poured out drink offerings; you have brought grain offerings. Should I be lenient over such things?

Idolatry » Rites of, obscene and impure
Idolatry » Other customs of » Libations
Idolatry » Other customs of » Meat offerings
Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » With libations
Meat offerings » The jews » Condemned for offering, to idols
Profit » What is not profitable
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice their children
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice to idols
Scorning and mocking » Idolaters addicted to

Isaiah 57:7 (show verse)

"You have made your bed on a high and lofty mountain, and you went up to offer sacrifice there.

Beds » Illustrative » (made on high,) of carnal security
Profit » What is not profitable
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice their children
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice to idols

Isaiah 57:8 (show verse)

Behind the doors and the doorposts you have set up your pagan sign." For in deserting me you have uncovered your bed you have climbed up into it and have opened it wide. And you have made a pact for yourself with them; you have loved their bed, you have looked on their private parts.

Idolatry » Rites of, obscene and impure
Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » In secret places
Inscriptions » Precepts written on door posts and gates, and worn on the hand and forehead
Profit » What is not profitable
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice their children
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice to idols

Isaiah 57:9 (show verse)

You went to Molech with olive oil and increased your perfumes; you sent your ambassadors far away, you sent them down even to Sheol itself!

Anointing » Of the body
Anointing » General references to application of oil to the body
Anointing » Was used for » Purifying the body
Hell » In the rv of o. T. It appears only in
Idolatry » Rites of, obscene and impure
Profit » What is not profitable
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice their children
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice to idols

Isaiah 57:10 (show verse)

You grew tired with your many wanderings, but you wouldn't say: "It is hopeless.' You found new strength for your desire, and so you did not falter.

Profit » What is not profitable
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice their children
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice to idols

Isaiah 57:11 (show verse)

"Whom did you so dread and while you feared me that you lied, and you did not remember me, and did not lay to heart these things? Haven't I remained silent for a long time, and still you don't fear me?"

Profit » What is not profitable
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice their children
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice to idols

Isaiah 57:12 (show verse)

"I will denounce your righteousness and your works, for your collections of idols will not benefit you.

Profit » What is not profitable
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice their children
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice to idols
Self-righteousness » Is vain because our righteousness is » Unprofitable
Vanity » Man's own righteousness is

Isaiah 57:13 (show verse)

When you cry out, let your collection deliver you! The wind will carry them all off, and a mere breath will sweep them all away." "But whoever takes refuge in me will possess the land, and will inherit my holy mountain.

Earthly » Heritage » Earthly
Heritage » Earthly
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the earth
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice their children
Sacrifice » Those that sacrifice to idols
Trust » Leads to » Enjoyment of all temporal and spiritual blessings
Vanity » The wicked » Judicially given up to
Vanity » Evil people » Judicially given up to

Isaiah 57:14 (show verse)

And one has said: "Build up! Build up the road! Prepare the highway! Remove every obstacle from my people's way.'

Inheritance » Who shall inherit the earth
Offence » Ministers should » Remove that which causes
Stumbling » Figurative » Stumbling-block

Isaiah 57:15 (show verse)

"For this is what the high and lofty One says, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "He lives in the height and in holiness, and also with the one who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

Anger of God » Tempered with mercy to saints
Character » Of saints » Contrite
Character of saints » Contrite
Christ » Compassion of » Condescension of
Contrition » Promises to those who come in contrition
Eternity » God inhabits
Fellowship » With God
God » Love to » Majesty of
God » Examples of Leadership » Condescension of
God » Mercy of » Name of, reverenced
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the contrite
Heaven » Holy
Heaven » High
God, Holiness of » Exhibited in his » Name
Humbleness » The humble
Humility » Promises concerning
Humility » They who have » Enjoy the presence of God
Inheritance » Who shall inherit the earth
Name » Of the lord to be reverenced
Returning to God » Promises to those who come in contrition
Reverence » For religious leaders for word of God » For God's name

Isaiah 57:16 (show verse)

For I won't accuse forever, nor will I always be angry; for then the human spirit would grow faint before me even the souls that I have created.

Anger of God » Tempered with mercy to saints

Isaiah 57:17 (show verse)

Because of his wicked greed I was angry, so I punished him; and I hid my face, and was angry but he kept turning back to his stubborn will.

Afflictions » Sin visited with
Character » Of the wicked » Froward
Character of the wicked » Froward
Covetousness » Punishment of
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Covetousness

Isaiah 57:18 (show verse)

I've seen his ways, yet I will heal him, and restore for him comfort to him and for those who mourn for him

spiritual Disease » Healing of
Healing » Spiritual
spiritual Peace » Promised to » Returning backsliders
Penitent » Spiritual restoration of
Restoration » Spiritual, of the penitent
Spiritual » Examples of growth » Healing of spiritual disease
Spiritual » Future rest of the saints restoration » Spiritual, of the penitent

Isaiah 57:19 (show verse)

when I create the fruit of the lips: Peace to the one who is far away or near," says the LORD, "and I'll heal him.

spiritual Peace » Promised to » Returning backsliders

Isaiah 57:20 (show verse)

But the wicked are tossed like the sea; for it is not able to keep still, and its waters toss up mire and mud.

the Sea » Illustrative » (trouble,) of the wicked
The counselors of peace » Who shall not have peace
Wicked people » Compared with » Disturbed sea
The wicked » Characteristics of
Wicked, the, are compared to » Troubled sea
Wickedness » Characteristics of

Isaiah 57:21 (show verse)

"Yet there is no peace," says my God, "for the wicked."

spiritual Peace » The wicked » There is none for
The counselors of peace » Who shall not have peace