Isaïe - Caput 56

Isaïe 56.1 haec dicit Dominus custodite iudicium et facite iustitiam quia iuxta est salus mea ut veniat et iustitia mea ut reveletur Isaïe 56.2 beatus vir qui facit hoc et filius hominis qui adprehendit istud custodiens sabbatum ne polluat illud custodiens manus suas ne faciat omne malum Isaïe 56.3 et non dicat filius advenae qui adheret Domino dicens separatione dividet me Dominus a populo suo et non dicat eunuchus ecce ego lignum aridum Isaïe 56.4 quia haec dicit Dominus eunuchis qui custodierint sabbata mea et elegerint quae volui et tenuerint foedus meum Isaïe 56.5 dabo eis in domo mea et in muris meis locum et nomen melius a filiis et filiabus nomen sempiternum dabo eis quod non peribit Isaïe 56.6 et filios advenae qui adherent Domino ut colant eum et diligant nomen eius ut sint ei in servos omnem custodientem sabbatum ne polluat illud et tenentem foedus meum Isaïe 56.7 adducam eos in montem sanctum meum et laetificabo eos in domo orationis meae holocausta eorum et victimae eorum placebunt mihi super altari meo quia domus mea domus orationis vocabitur cunctis populis Isaïe 56.8 ait Dominus Deus qui congregat dispersos Israhel adhuc congregabo ad eum congregatos eius Isaïe 56.9 omnes bestiae agri venite ad devorandum universae bestiae saltus Isaïe 56.10 speculatores eius caeci omnes nescierunt universi canes muti non valentes latrare videntes vana dormientes et amantes somnia Isaïe 56.11 et canes inpudentissimi nescierunt saturitatem ipsi pastores ignoraverunt intellegentiam omnes in viam suam declinaverunt unusquisque ad avaritiam suam a summo usque ad novissimum Isaïe 56.12 venite sumamus vinum et impleamur ebrietate et erit sicut hodie sic et cras et multo amplius

Isaïe : Caput 56

Isaiah 56: An Expanded Vision of Salvation

Chapter 56 of the book of Isaiah expands our understanding of divine salvation. How does God include those who were previously excluded? This inclusive text promises blessings to foreigners and faithful eunuchs, thus expanding the notion of God's people. At the same time, this chapter criticizes negligent leaders and calls for holiness.

Themes Addressed in Isaiah 56

Isaiah 56 addresses essential themes such as true worship, social justice, and the universality of divine grace. As we reflect on these revolutionary truths, we invite you to meditate on five biblical passages that echo these profound teachings.

Related Bible Passages

Mark 11:17: "And he taught them, saying, 'Is it not written, "My house shall be called a house of prayer for all men?" But you have made it a den of thieves." This verse directly quotes Isaiah 56:7, applying it to Jesus' cleansing of the temple.

Acts 8:27-28: "He got up and left. On the way, he met an Ethiopian eunuch, a high official in charge of all the treasures of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. This man had come to Jerusalem to worship, and on his way home, sitting in his carriage, he read from the book of the prophet Isaiah." This passage illustrates the fulfillment of Isaiah 56:3-8, which speaks of foreigners and eunuchs being accepted by God.

Ephesians 2:19-20: "So you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ as the cornerstone." This verse reflects the theme of Isaiah 56:3-8 about the inclusion of foreigners in God's people.

Matthew 21:13: "And he said to them, 'It is written: My house shall be called a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of robbers.'" This passage is another quote from Isaiah 56:7, showing the importance of this verse in the New Testament tradition.

Romans 2:26-27 : "If those who are not circumcised keep the requirements of the Law, will they not be considered circumcised? Anyone who is not circumcised but keeps the Law will condemn you, because you, having the written Law and circumcision, are transgressors of the Law." This passage echoes the theme of Isaiah 56:3-8 about accepting the meek who keep God's covenant.

Conclusion

Through these passages, we see that God's call to inclusion and grace is a timeless message that still resonates today. May every believer be encouraged to open their hearts and welcome all who sincerely seek God.