Isaïe - Caput 40

Isaïe 40.1 consolamini consolamini populus meus dicit Deus vester Isaïe 40.2 loquimini ad cor Hierusalem et avocate eam quoniam conpleta est malitia eius dimissa est iniquitas illius suscepit de manu Domini duplicia pro omnibus peccatis suis Isaïe 40.3 vox clamantis in deserto parate viam Domini rectas facite in solitudine semitas Dei nostri Isaïe 40.4 omnis vallis exaltabitur et omnis mons et collis humiliabitur et erunt prava in directa et aspera in vias planas Isaïe 40.5 et revelabitur gloria Domini et videbit omnis caro pariter quod os Domini locutum est Isaïe 40.6 vox dicentis clama et dixi quid clamabo omnis caro faenum et omnis gloria eius quasi flos agri Isaïe 40.7 exsiccatum est faenum et cecidit flos quia spiritus Domini sufflavit in eo vere faenum est populus Isaïe 40.8 exsiccatum est faenum cecidit flos verbum autem Dei nostri stabit in aeternum Isaïe 40.9 super montem excelsum ascende tu quae evangelizas Sion exalta in fortitudine vocem tuam quae evangelizas Hierusalem exalta noli timere dic civitatibus Iudae ecce Deus vester Isaïe 40.10 ecce Dominus Deus in fortitudine veniet et brachium eius dominabitur ecce merces eius cum eo et opus illius coram eo Isaïe 40.11 sicut pastor gregem suum pascet in brachio suo congregabit agnos et in sinu suo levabit fetas ipse portabit Isaïe 40.12 quis mensus est pugillo aquas et caelos palmo ponderavit quis adpendit tribus digitis molem terrae et libravit in pondere montes et colles in statera Isaïe 40.13 quis adiuvit spiritum Domini aut quis consiliarius eius fuit et ostendit illi Isaïe 40.14 cum quo iniit consilium et instruxit eum et docuit eum semitam iustitiae et erudivit eum scientiam et viam prudentiae ostendit illi Isaïe 40.15 ecce gentes quasi stilla situlae et quasi momentum staterae reputatae sunt ecce insulae quasi pulvis exiguus Isaïe 40.16 et Libanus non sufficiet ad succendendum et animalia eius non sufficient ad holocaustum Isaïe 40.17 omnes gentes quasi non sint sic sunt coram eo et quasi nihilum et inane reputatae sunt ei Isaïe 40.18 cui ergo similem fecistis Deum aut quam imaginem ponetis ei Isaïe 40.19 numquid sculptile conflavit faber aut aurifex auro figuravit illud et lamminis argenteis argentarius Isaïe 40.20 forte lignum et inputribile elegit artifex sapiens quaerit quomodo statuat simulacrum quod non moveatur Isaïe 40.21 numquid non scietis numquid non audietis numquid non adnuntiatum est ab initio vobis numquid non intellexistis fundamenta terrae Isaïe 40.22 qui sedet super gyrum terrae et habitatores eius sunt quasi lucustae qui extendit velut nihilum caelos et expandit eos sicut tabernaculum ad inhabitandum Isaïe 40.23 qui dat secretorum scrutatores quasi non sint iudices terrae velut inane fecit Isaïe 40.24 et quidem neque plantatos neque satos neque radicato in terra trunco eorum repente flavit in eos et aruerunt et turbo quasi stipulam auferet eos Isaïe 40.25 et cui adsimilastis me et adaequastis dicit Sanctus Isaïe 40.26 levate in excelsum oculos vestros et videte quis creavit haec qui educit in numero militiam eorum et omnes ex nomine vocat prae multitudine fortitudinis et roboris virtutisque eius neque unum reliquum fuit Isaïe 40.27 quare dicis Iacob et loqueris Israhel abscondita est via mea a Domino et a Deo meo iudicium meum transibit Isaïe 40.28 numquid nescis aut non audisti Deus sempiternus Dominus qui creavit terminos terrae non deficiet neque laborabit nec est investigatio sapientiae eius Isaïe 40.29 qui dat lasso virtutem et his qui non sunt fortitudinem et robur multiplicat Isaïe 40.30 deficient pueri et laborabunt et iuvenes in infirmitate cadent Isaïe 40.31 qui autem sperant in Domino mutabunt fortitudinem adsument pinnas sicut aquilae current et non laborabunt ambulabunt et non deficient

Isaïe : Caput 40

The Symphony of Redemption according to Isaiah 40

Chapter 40 of the book of Isaiah inaugurates a true symphony of redemption, offering a message of comfort and hope to God's people. What does this divine comfort consist of? This majestic text powerfully proclaims Israel's support, contrasting the transience of the human condition with the eternity and grandeur of God. It exalts the power and wisdom of the Creator, while promising renewal to those who place their hope in Him.

The Fundamental Themes of Isaiah 40

The Isaiah chapter addresses several essential themes, including:

To deepen our understanding of these timeless truths, we invite you to consider five biblical passages that amplify the message of Isaiah 40.

Biblical Passages Resonate with Isaiah 40

John 1:23: "John answered with the words of the prophet Isaiah: 'I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Make straight the way of the Lord.'" This verse directly quotes Isaiah 40:3, highlighting John the Baptist's role as Jesus' forerunner.

1 Peter 1:24-25: "For all men are like grass, and all their glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers and its flower falls, but the word of the Lord remains forever. This is the word that was spoken to them." Peter cites Isaiah 40:6-8, highlighting the permanence of God's Word in the face of the transience of human existence.

Matthew 3:3: "This is the one spoken by the prophet Isaiah: 'The voice of one crying in the wilderness, "Prepare the way for the Lord, make his paths straight."' Matthew also applies Isaiah 40:3 to John the Baptist, illustrating the importance of this prophecy in the context of Jesus' ministry.

Luke 3:4-6: "As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: 'A voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way for the Lord, make his paths straight. Every valley will be filled, every mountain and hill will be made plain. The crooked ways will be made straight, and the rough paths will be made level. And all mankind will see the salvation of God.'" Luke quotes a larger portion of Isaiah 40, thus connecting the ministry of John the Baptist at the coming of Jesus.

Hebrews 11:13: "These all died in faith, not having received the promises. They saw them from afar and greeted them from afar, recognizing that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth." This verse resonates with the theme of Isaiah 40, evoking the transience of human life and the permanence of divine promises.

Meditating on these passages, we are called to recognize the greatness of God and renew our faith in His promise of hope and redemption.