1. Voici que la main de Yahweh n'est pas trop courte pour sauver, ni son oreille trop dure pour entendre.
2. Mais vos iniquités ont mis une séparation entre vous et votre Dieu; vos péchés lui ont fait cacher sa face, pour qu'il ne vous entende pas.
3. Car vos mains sont souillées de sang, et vos doigts d'iniquité; vos lèvres profèrent le mensonge, votre langue tient des discours pervers.
4. Nul ne porte plainte avec justice; nul ne plaide selon la vérité ; on s'appuie sur des faussetés et l'on invoque des mensonges, on conçoit le mal, et l'on enfante le crime.
5. Ils couvent des neufs de basilic, et ils tissent des toiles d'araignée ; celui qui mange de leurs oeufs mourra, et, si l'on en écrase un, il en surira une vipère.
6. Leurs tissus ne peuvent servir de vêtement, et on ne peut se couvrir de leur ouvrage; leurs ouvrages sont des ouvrages criminels, une oeuvre de violence est dans leurs mains.
7. Leurs pieds courent vers le mal; et se hâtent pour verser le sang innocent; leurs pensées sont des pensées de crime ; le ravage et la ruine sont sur leur route.
Footnotes:
59:1-2 - The sins of the people separate them from God, preventing His blessings and answers from reaching them. The problem is not God's lack of power, but human rebellion (see also Romans 3:23 and James 4:8).
59:9-10 - Injustice and sin bring spiritual darkness, depriving people of God's light. This metaphor reflects the hopelessness caused by separation from God (see also John 3:19-20 and Ephesians 5:8).
59:15-17 - God sees the lack of justice and intervenes like a warrior, bringing salvation. His justice and power are the only means of redeeming His people (see also Psalm 98:1 and Ephesians 6:14-17).
59:19-20 - God promises to defend His people and send a Redeemer to the repentant in Zion. This passage points to the messianic redemption in Christ (see also Romans 11:26-27 and Revelation 22:12).
59:21:00 - God establishes His everlasting covenant, guaranteeing that His Spirit and Word will remain with His people. This promise reaffirms God's faithfulness (see also Jeremiah 31:33 and Hebrews 8:10).
Verses related to Isaïe, 59:
Isaiah chapter 59 exposes sin and promises redemption. How does God respond to human injustice? This incisive text diagnoses the sinful condition of the people and their inability to achieve justice. The chapter culminates with the promise of divine intervention and the coming Redeemer. Isaiah 59 addresses themes such as the universality of sin, the need for repentance, and salvation by grace alone. Explore with us five biblical passages that broaden your understanding of the crucial truths of this eye-opening chapter.
Romans 3:10-18: "As it is written: 'There is none righteous, not even one; There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. They all went astray, they became useless together; There is no one who does good, there is not even one'..." - Paul cites several passages from the Old Testament, including Isaiah 59:7-8, to describe the sinful condition of humanity.
Ephesians 6:14-17: "So stand firm, girding yourselves with the belt of truth, putting on the breastplate of righteousness, and having your feet shod with the readiness of the gospel of peace. Furthermore, use the shield of faith, with which you will be able to extinguish all the fiery arrows of the Evil One. Wear the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." - The armor of God described by Paul reflects the image of the divine warrior in Isaiah 59:17.
1 Thessalonians 5:8: "But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love and the helmet of the hope of salvation." - Paul uses the image of armor, similar to Isaiah 59:17, to describe Christian virtues.
Hebrews 7:25: "Therefore, he is able to definitively save those who, through him, come closer to God, as he always lives to intercede for them." - This verse reflects the intercessory role of the Messiah mentioned in Isaiah 59:16.
Revelation 19:13: "He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God." - The description of Christ in Revelation echoes the image of the divine warrior in Isaiah 59:17-19.
FAQ:
What separates God's people from His blessing in Isaiah 59?
Sin and wickedness separate God’s people from Him, preventing His blessings from reaching them. (Isaiah 59:1-2)
What does God do in the face of oppression and injustice in Isaiah 59?
God sees injustice, but promises to intervene on behalf of His people, bringing salvation and justice through His Servant. (Isaiah 59:15-20)
How does God describe the armor of righteousness in Isaiah 59?
God puts on the armor of righteousness, like a warrior, to fight against the forces of evil on behalf of His people. (Isaiah 59:17)
What does "repentance" mean for God's people in Isaiah 59?
Repentance brings restoration of our relationship with God, allowing Him to forgive and bring healing to our people. (Isaiah 59:20)
What is God's promise to the righteous in Isaiah 59?
God promises the restoration of His righteousness and blessing to those who turn to Him in sincerity. (Isaiah 59:21)
