1. anabohson en iscui kai mh feish wV salpigga uywson thn fwnhn sou kai anaggeilon tw law mou ta amarthmata autwn kai tw oikw iakwb taV anomiaV autwn
2. eme hmeran ex hmeraV zhtousin kai gnwnai mou taV odouV epiqumousin wV laoV dikaiosunhn pepoihkwV kai krisin qeou autou mh egkataleloipwV aitousin me nun krisin dikaian kai eggizein qew epiqumousin
3. legonteV ti oti enhsteusamen kai ouk eideV etapeinwsamen taV yucaV hmwn kai ouk egnwV en gar taiV hmeraiV twn nhsteiwn umwn euriskete ta qelhmata umwn kai pantaV touV upoceiriouV umwn uponussete
4. ei eiV kriseiV kai macaV nhsteuete kai tuptete pugmaiV tapeinon ina ti moi nhsteuete wV shmeron akousqhnai en kraugh thn fwnhn umwn
5. ou tauthn thn nhsteian exelexamhn kai hmeran tapeinoun anqrwpon thn yuchn autou oud' an kamyhV wV krikon ton trachlon sou kai sakkon kai spodon upostrwsh oud' outwV kalesete nhsteian dekthn
6. ouci toiauthn nhsteian egw exelexamhn legei kurioV alla lue panta sundesmon adikiaV dialue straggaliaV biaiwn sunallagmatwn apostelle teqrausmenouV en afesei kai pasan suggrafhn adikon diaspa
7. diaqrupte peinwnti ton arton sou kai ptwcouV astegouV eisage eiV ton oikon sou ean idhV gumnon peribale kai apo twn oikeiwn tou spermatoV sou ouc uperoyh
8. tote raghsetai proimon to fwV sou kai ta iamata sou tacu anatelei kai proporeusetai emprosqen sou h dikaiosunh sou kai h doxa tou qeou peristelei se
9. tote bohsh kai o qeoV eisakousetai sou eti lalountoV sou erei idou pareimi ean afelhV apo sou sundesmon kai ceirotonian kai rhma goggusmou
10. kai dwV peinwnti ton arton ek yuchV sou kai yuchn tetapeinwmenhn emplhshV tote anatelei en tw skotei to fwV sou kai to skotoV sou wV meshmbria
11. kai estai o qeoV sou meta sou dia pantoV kai emplhsqhsh kaqaper epiqumei h yuch sou kai ta osta sou pianqhsetai kai esh wV khpoV mequwn kai wV phgh hn mh exelipen udwr kai ta osta sou wV botanh anatelei kai pianqhsetai kai klhronomhsousi geneaV genewn
12. kai oikodomhqhsontai sou ai erhmoi aiwnioi kai estai sou ta qemelia aiwnia genewn geneaiV kai klhqhsh oikodomoV fragmwn kai touV tribouV touV ana meson pauseiV
13. ean apostreyhV ton poda sou apo twn sabbatwn tou mh poiein ta qelhmata sou en th hmera th agia kai kaleseiV ta sabbata trufera agia tw qew sou ouk areiV ton poda sou ep' ergw oude lalhseiV logon en orgh ek tou stomatoV sou
14. kai esh pepoiqwV epi kurion kai anabibasei se epi ta agaqa thV ghV kai ywmiei se thn klhronomian iakwb tou patroV sou to gar stoma kuriou elalhsen tauta
Footnotes:
58:1-5 - God condemns the hypocritical fasts of the people, who practice outward rituals without true repentance. True fasting involves a change of heart and righteous action (see also Matthew 6:16-18 and Amos 5:21-24).
58:6-7 - True fasting, according to God, is to free the oppressed, feed the hungry, and shelter the homeless. This calling emphasizes practicing justice and loving one's neighbor (see also James 1:27 and Matthew 25:35-36).
58:8-9 - God promises healing, protection, and answered prayers to those who practice true fasting. His blessings accompany justice and charity (see also Proverbs 19:17 and Luke 6:38).
58:10-11 - Generosity and care for those in need result in God’s continued guidance, satisfaction in difficult times, and spiritual restoration (see also Psalm 23:1-3 and 2 Corinthians 9:8).
58:13-14 - God emphasizes the importance of honoring the Sabbath as a holy day. Those who delight in the Lord will experience His joy and blessings (see also Exodus 20:8-11 and Matthew 12:8).
Verses related to Isaías, 58:
Isaiah chapter 58 redefines true spirituality. How does God view authentic fasting and worship? This challenging text criticizes empty ritualism and calls for a faith that expresses itself in social justice. The chapter promises blessings to those who practice genuine compassion. Isaiah 58 addresses themes such as sincere worship, care for those in need, and spiritual renewal. Ponder with us five biblical passages that relate to the fundamental principles of this provocative chapter.
Matthew 6:16-18: "When you fast, do not look sad like the hypocrites, who change the appearance of their faces so that others can see that they are fasting. I tell you truly that they have already received their full reward. When you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it does not appear to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father who sees in secret. And your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you." - Jesus expands on the teaching of Isaiah 58:3-7 about true fasting, emphasizing sincerity and a focus on God.
James 2:15-16: "If a brother or sister is in need of clothing and daily food and one of you says to him: 'Go in peace, be warm and feed yourself until you are satisfied', but without giving him anything, what is the point? ?" - James echoes the call of Isaiah 58:7 to care for those in need in practical ways.
1 John 3:17: "If someone has material resources and, seeing their brother in need, does not sympathize with him, how can the love of God remain in him?" - This verse reflects the call in Isaiah 58:7-10 to help those in need as an expression of love for God.
Acts 13:2-3: "As they worshiped the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, 'Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.' So, after fasting and praying, they laid hands on them and sent them away." - This passage demonstrates fasting as part of worship and seeking God's will, reflecting the themes of Isaiah 58.
Mark 2:27-28: "And then he said to them, 'The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.'" - Jesus reinterprets the meaning of the Sabbath, echoing Isaiah 58:13-14's emphasis on true Sabbath observance.
FAQ:
What does God expect from fasting, according to Isaiah 58?
God is not pleased with superficial fasting, but requires a fast that translates into righteousness, helping the needy, and a contrite heart. (Isaiah 58:6-7)
How does God promise to bless those who practice true fasting?
God promises to restore and strengthen those who practice genuine fasting, bringing healing, light, and righteousness. (Isaiah 58:8-9)
What does the "Sabbath rest" mean in Isaiah 58?
The Sabbath is seen as a sign of the covenant with God, and observing the Sabbath rest in holiness brings divine blessings. (Isaiah 58:13-14)
What is promised to those who serve the needs of the poor?
God promises to care for those who help the poor and needy, promising His presence and restoration. (Isaiah 58:10-11)
How does God describe true worship in Isaiah 58?
God describes true worship as a practice that goes beyond rituals, reflecting justice and mercy toward others. (Isaiah 58:6-7)
