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Isaiah 54 is the fiftieth chapter of Isaiah in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. This book contains the prophecy spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, and is part of the Book of the Prophets.
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Text
- The original text is written in Hebrew.
- This chapter is divided into 17 verses.
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Textual version
Some of the most ancient manuscripts containing this chapter are in Hebrew:
- Masoretic Text (10th century)
- Dead Sea Scrolls: (2nd century BC)
- 1QIsa a : complete
- 1QIsa b : still exist: verses 1-6
- 4QIsa c (4Q57): still exist: verses 3-17
- 4QIsa d (4Q58): still exist: verses 1-11
- 4QIsa q (4Q69 a ): still there: verses 11-13
Ancient translations in Greek Koine:
- Septuagint (3rd century BC)
- Theodotion version (~ AD 180)
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Structure
This chapter can be grouped into:
- Isaiah 54: 1-17 = A Covenant of Perpetual Peace
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Clause 1
- Sing, O barren, you who can not bear it;
- break into the singing, and cry loudly, you who are not troubled with the child:
- for more silent children than children of married wives,
- says the Lord.
Quoted in Galatians 4:27
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Clause 9
- Because it is like Noah's water to me:
- because I swear that Noah's water could no longer go to earth;
- so I swear that I will not upset you, or rebuke you.
Referring to God's promise to Noah in Genesis 9: 11,15
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Clause 10
- Because the mountains will leave, and the hills are released;
- but my kindness will not leave you,
- my peace agreement will not be removed,
- the Word of God who has mercy on you.
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See also
- Related Bible portions: Genesis 9, Galatians 4
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Notes and references
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External links
Jew
- Isaiah 54 Original Hebrew with English Parallel
- Isaiah 54 Hebrew with Rashi's Commentary
Christian
- Isaiah 54 English Translation with Parallel Latin Vulgate
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