Isaïe - Caput 49

Isaïe 49.1 audite insulae et adtendite populi de longe Dominus ab utero vocavit me de ventre matris meae recordatus est nominis mei Isaïe 49.2 et posuit os meum quasi gladium acutum in umbra manus suae protexit me et posuit me sicut sagittam electam in faretra sua abscondit me Isaïe 49.3 et dixit mihi servus meus es tu Israhel quia in te gloriabor Isaïe 49.4 et ego dixi in vacuum laboravi sine causa et vane fortitudinem meam consumpsi ergo iudicium meum cum Domino et opus meum cum Deo meo Isaïe 49.5 et nunc dicit Dominus formans me ex utero servum sibi ut reducam Iacob ad eum et Israhel non congregabitur et glorificatus sum in oculis Domini et Deus meus factus est fortitudo mea Isaïe 49.6 et dixit parum est ut sis mihi servus ad suscitandas tribus Iacob et feces Israhel convertendas dedi te in lucem gentium ut sis salus mea usque ad extremum terrae Isaïe 49.7 haec dicit Dominus redemptor Israhel Sanctus eius ad contemptibilem animam ad abominatam gentem ad servum dominorum reges videbunt et consurgent principes et adorabunt propter Dominum quia fidelis est et Sanctum Israhel qui elegit te Isaïe 49.8 haec dicit Dominus in tempore placito exaudivi te et in die salutis auxiliatus sum tui et servavi te et dedi te in foedus populi ut suscitares terram et possideres hereditates dissipatas Isaïe 49.9 ut diceres his qui vincti sunt exite et his qui in tenebris revelamini super vias pascentur et in omnibus planis pascua eorum Isaïe 49.10 non esurient neque sitient et non percutiet eos aestus et sol quia miserator eorum reget eos et ad fontes aquarum portabit eos Isaïe 49.11 et ponam omnes montes meos in viam et semitae meae exaltabuntur Isaïe 49.12 ecce isti de longe venient et ecce illi ab aquilone et mari et isti de terra australi Isaïe 49.13 laudate caeli et exulta terra iubilate montes laudem quia consolatus est Dominus populum suum et pauperum suorum miserebitur Isaïe 49.14 et dixit Sion dereliquit me Dominus et Dominus oblitus est mei Isaïe 49.15 numquid oblivisci potest mulier infantem suum ut non misereatur filio uteri sui et si illa oblita fuerit ego tamen non obliviscar tui Isaïe 49.16 ecce in manibus meis descripsi te muri tui coram oculis meis semper Isaïe 49.17 venerunt structores tui destruentes te et dissipantes a te exibunt Isaïe 49.18 leva in circuitu oculos tuos et vide omnes isti congregati sunt venerunt tibi vivo ego dicit Dominus quia omnibus his velut ornamento vestieris et circumdabis tibi eos quasi sponsa Isaïe 49.19 quia deserta tua et solitudines tuae et terra ruinae tuae nunc angusta erunt prae habitatoribus et longe fugabuntur qui absorbebant te Isaïe 49.20 adhuc dicent in auribus tuis filii sterilitatis tuae angustus mihi est locus fac spatium mihi ut habitem Isaïe 49.21 et dices in corde tuo quis genuit mihi istos ego sterilis et non pariens transmigrata et captiva et istos quis enutrivit ego destituta et sola et isti ubi hic erant Isaïe 49.22 haec dicit Dominus Deus ecce levo ad gentes manum meam et ad populos exaltabo signum meum et adferent filios tuos in ulnis et filias tuas super umeros portabunt Isaïe 49.23 et erunt reges nutricii tui et reginae nutrices tuae vultu in terra dimisso adorabunt te et pulverem pedum tuorum lingent et scies quia ego Dominus super quo non confundentur qui expectant eum Isaïe 49.24 numquid tolletur a forte praeda aut quod captum fuerit a robusto salvum esse poterit Isaïe 49.25 quia haec dicit Dominus equidem et captivitas a forte tolletur et quod ablatum fuerit a robusto salvabitur eos vero qui iudicaverunt te ego iudicabo et filios tuos ego salvabo Isaïe 49.26 et cibabo hostes tuos carnibus suis et quasi musto sanguine suo inebriabuntur et sciet omnis caro quia ego Dominus salvans te et redemptor tuus Fortis Iacob

Isaïe : Caput 49

The Mission of the Servant of the Lord in Isaiah 49

Chapter 49 of the book of Isaiah magnificently expands on the mission of the Servant of the Lord. What is the scope of divine salvation? This messianic text reveals the Servant's call to restore Israel and become a light to the nations. The chapter promises the return of the exiles and the comfort of Zion, thus illustrating God's unfailing love for his people.

Main Themes of Isaiah 49

Isaiah 49 addresses fundamental themes such as divine election, global evangelization, and God's faithfulness. These concepts invite us to reflect on our role in God's plan and our commitment to the mission of the Church. Together, let's examine five Bible passages that resonate with the glorious promises of this inspiring chapter.

Related Bible Passages

Luke 2:32: "a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for the glory of your people Israel." This prophecy about Jesus reflects Isaiah 49:6, where the Servant of God is described as a light to the Gentiles.

Acts 13:47: "For thus the Lord commanded us: 'I will make you a light to the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'" Paul and Barnabas quote Isaiah 49:6, applying the prophecy to their mission to the Gentiles.

2 Corinthians 6:2 : "For he says, 'I heard him in an acceptable time and in the day of salvation I helped him.' I tell you, now is the acceptable time, now is the day of salvation!" Paul quotes Isaiah 49:8, emphasizing God's promise to respond in due time within the context of the gospel.

Revelation 7:16-17: "They will never hunger again, they will never thirst again. Neither will the sun nor any scorching heat afflict them. For the Lamb who is in the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will guide them to springs of living waters. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." This vision of heaven echoes the promises of comfort and provision contained in Isaiah 49:10.

Ephesians 6:17: "Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." The image of the sword as the word of God can be linked to Isaiah 49:2, where the Servant's mouth is compared to a sharp sword, emphasizing the power of God's word.

Conclusion

Isaiah 49 reminds us that divine salvation is a call to light, restoration, and hope. As Christians, we are invited to participate in this sacred mission, bearing the light of Christ in today's world.