Book of Isaiah
Old TestamentMajor Prophets

Book of Isaiah

66

Chapters

1,292

Verses

Isaiah

Author

740-680 BC

Date Written

Overview

Isaiah proclaims both judgment and salvation, containing the most detailed messianic prophecies in the Old Testament.

Purpose

To call Judah to repentance while pointing forward to the ultimate salvation through the Suffering Servant.

Historical Context

Isaiah prophesied during a time of Assyrian threat, calling Judah to trust in God alone.

Name Origins

Hebrew

ישׁעיה

Yeshayah

Yah Has Saved

Greek

Ἠσαΐας

Ēsaias

Isaiah

Key Themes

HolinessJudgmentSalvationMessiahServantRestoration

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Book Outline

Judgment

1:1-39:8

Warnings and woes

Comfort

40:1-55:13

Salvation promised

Future Glory

56:1-66:24

New heavens and earth

Key Verses

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given.
He was wounded for our transgressions.
They that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength.

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