Isaïe - Caput 51

Isaïe 51.1 audite me qui sequimini quod iustum est et quaeritis Dominum adtendite ad petram unde excisi estis et ad cavernam laci de qua praecisi estis Isaïe 51.2 adtendite ad Abraham patrem vestrum et ad Sarram quae peperit vos quia unum vocavi eum et benedixi ei et multiplicavi eum Isaïe 51.3 consolabitur ergo Dominus et Sion consolabitur omnes ruinas eius et ponet desertum eius quasi delicias et solitudinem eius quasi hortum Domini gaudium et laetitia invenietur in ea gratiarum actio et vox laudis Isaïe 51.4 adtendite ad me populus meus et tribus mea me audite quia lex a me exiet et iudicium meum in lucem populorum requiescet Isaïe 51.5 prope est iustus meus egressus est salvator meus et brachia mea populos iudicabunt me insulae expectabunt et brachium meum sustinebunt Isaïe 51.6 levate in caelum oculos vestros et videte sub terra deorsum quia caeli sicut fumus liquescent et terra sicut vestimentum adteretur et habitatores eius sicut haec interibunt salus autem mea in sempiternum erit et iustitia mea non deficiet Isaïe 51.7 audite me qui scitis iustum populus lex mea in corde eorum nolite timere obprobrium hominum et blasphemias eorum ne metuatis Isaïe 51.8 sicut enim vestimentum sic comedet eos vermis et sicut lanam sic devorabit eos tinea salus autem mea in sempiternum erit et iustitia mea in generationes generationum Isaïe 51.9 consurge consurge induere fortitudinem brachium Domini consurge sicut in diebus antiquis in generationibus saeculorum numquid non tu percussisti superbum vulnerasti draconem Isaïe 51.10 numquid non tu siccasti mare aquam abyssi vehementis qui posuisti profundum maris viam ut transirent liberati Isaïe 51.11 et nunc qui redempti sunt a Domino revertentur et venient in Sion laudantes et laetitia sempiterna super capita eorum gaudium et laetitiam tenebunt fugiet dolor et gemitus Isaïe 51.12 ego ego ipse consolabor vos quis tu ut timeres ab homine mortali et a filio hominis qui quasi faenum ita arescet Isaïe 51.13 et oblitus es Domini factoris tui qui tetendit caelos et fundavit terram et formidasti iugiter tota die a facie furoris eius qui te tribulabat et paraverat ad perdendum ubi nunc est furor tribulantis Isaïe 51.14 cito veniet gradiens ad aperiendum et non interficiet usque ad internicionem nec deficiet panis eius Isaïe 51.15 ego autem sum Dominus Deus tuus qui conturbo mare et intumescunt fluctus eius Dominus exercituum nomen meum Isaïe 51.16 posui verba mea in ore tuo et in umbra manus meae protexi te ut plantes caelos et fundes terram et dicas ad Sion populus meus es tu Isaïe 51.17 elevare elevare consurge Hierusalem quae bibisti de manu Domini calicem irae eius usque ad fundum calicis soporis bibisti et epotasti usque ad feces Isaïe 51.18 non est qui sustentet eam ex omnibus filiis quos genuit et non est qui adprehendat manum eius ex omnibus filiis quos enutrivit Isaïe 51.19 duo sunt quae occurrerunt tibi quis contristabitur super te vastitas et contritio et fames et gladius quis consolabitur te Isaïe 51.20 filii tui proiecti sunt dormierunt in capite omnium viarum sicut bestia inlaqueata pleni indignatione Domini increpatione Dei tui Isaïe 51.21 idcirco audi hoc paupercula et ebria non a vino Isaïe 51.22 haec dicit Dominator tuus Dominus et Deus tuus qui pugnavit pro populo suo ecce tuli de manu tua calicem soporis fundum calicis indignationis meae non adicies ut bibas illud ultra Isaïe 51.23 et ponam illud in manu eorum qui te humiliaverunt et dixerunt animae tuae incurvare ut transeamus et posuisti ut terram corpus tuum et quasi viam transeuntibus

Isaïe : Caput 51

Faith and Hope in God according to Isaiah 51

Chapter 51 of the book of Isaiah calls us to faith and hope in God, even in the darkest moments of our lives. How does the Lord encourage His people in the face of life's challenges? This inspiring text reminds us of God's past actions and promises us a future redemption. He urges us to seek justice and not to fear human opposition.

Key Themes of Isaiah 51

Isaiah 51 addresses essential themes such as God's faithfulness, His eternal salvation, and the end of captivity. Let's explore five biblical passages that enrich our understanding of the comforting promises this chapter offers.

Comforting Bible Passages

Romans 4:1-3

"What shall we say then to the knowledge of Abraham our father? If Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. What does Scripture say? 'Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.'"

This verse echoes Isaiah 51:1-2, reinforcing the importance of faith in our justification before God.

Revelation 21:4

"He will wipe away every tear from your eyes. There will be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying, nor pain, for the old order has passed away. »

This resonates with the promise of comfort found in Isaiah 51:11, illustrating the ultimate fulfillment of this divine promise.

Hebrews 1:10-12

“And again: ‘In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. You will wrap them up like a cloak; like garments, they will be changed. But you remain the same, and your years will never end.’” »

This passage reflects the theme of Isaiah 51:6 about the permanence of God's salvation, contrasting with the transience of creation.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that with the comfort we receive from God we may be able to comfort those who are in trouble. »

This verse relates to the theme of comfort in Isaiah 51:12, showing how God's comfort spreads through His people.

Luke 21:33

"Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. »

This echoes Isaiah 51:6, emphasizing the permanence of God's word in the face of the transience of the world.

Conclusion

In these times of uncertainty, reading Isaiah 51 reminds us of God's faithfulness and His commitment to His people. By meditating on these passages, we can draw renewed strength from our faith and hope in the One who is always present, even in the midst of storms.