Isaïe - Caput 65

Isaïe 65.1 quaesierunt me qui ante non interrogabant invenerunt qui non quaesierunt me dixi ecce ego ecce ego ad gentem quae non vocabat nomen meum Isaïe 65.2 expandi manus meas tota die ad populum incredulum qui graditur in via non bona post cogitationes suas Isaïe 65.3 populus qui ad iracundiam provocat me ante faciem meam semper qui immolant in hortis et sacrificant super lateres Isaïe 65.4 qui habitant in sepulchris et in delubris idolorum dormiunt qui comedunt carnem suillam et ius profanum in vasis eorum Isaïe 65.5 qui dicunt recede a me non adpropinques mihi quia inmundus es isti fumus erunt in furore meo ignis ardens tota die Isaïe 65.6 ecce scriptum est coram me non tacebo sed reddam et retribuam in sinu eorum Isaïe 65.7 iniquitates vestras et iniquitates patrum vestrorum simul dicit Dominus qui sacrificaverunt super montes et super colles exprobraverunt mihi et remetiar opus eorum primum in sinu eorum Isaïe 65.8 haec dicit Dominus quomodo si inveniatur granum in botro et dicatur ne dissipes illud quoniam benedictio est sic faciam propter servos meos ut non disperdam totum Isaïe 65.9 et educam de Iacob semen et de Iuda possidentem montes meos et hereditabunt eam electi mei et servi mei habitabunt ibi Isaïe 65.10 et erunt campestria in caulas gregum et vallis Achor in cubile armentorum populo meo qui requisierunt me Isaïe 65.11 et vos qui dereliquistis Dominum qui obliti estis montem sanctum meum qui ponitis Fortunae mensam et libatis super eam Isaïe 65.12 numerabo vos in gladio et omnes in caede corruetis pro eo quod vocavi et non respondistis locutus sum et non audistis et faciebatis malum in oculis meis et quae nolui elegistis Isaïe 65.13 propter hoc haec dicit Dominus Deus ecce servi mei comedent et vos esurietis ecce servi mei bibent et vos sitietis Isaïe 65.14 ecce servi mei laetabuntur et vos confundemini ecce servi mei laudabunt prae exultatione cordis et vos clamabitis prae dolore cordis et prae contritione spiritus ululabitis Isaïe 65.15 et dimittetis nomen vestrum in iuramentum electis meis et interficiet te Dominus Deus et servos suos vocabit nomine alio Isaïe 65.16 in quo qui benedictus est super terram benedicetur in Deo amen et qui iurat in terra iurabit in Deo amen quia oblivioni traditae sunt angustiae priores et quia absconditae sunt ab oculis nostris Isaïe 65.17 ecce enim ego creo caelos novos et terram novam et non erunt in memoria priora et non ascendent super cor Isaïe 65.18 sed gaudebitis et exultabitis usque in sempiternum in his quae ego creo quia ecce ego creo Hierusalem exultationem et populum eius gaudium Isaïe 65.19 et exultabo in Hierusalem et gaudebo in populo meo et non audietur in eo ultra vox fletus et vox clamoris Isaïe 65.20 non erit ibi amplius infans dierum et senex qui non impleat dies suos quoniam puer centum annorum morietur et peccator centum annorum maledictus erit Isaïe 65.21 et aedificabunt domos et habitabunt et plantabunt vineas et comedent fructum earum Isaïe 65.22 non aedificabunt et alius habitabit non plantabunt et alius comedet secundum dies enim ligni erunt dies populi mei et opera manuum eorum inveterabunt Isaïe 65.23 electis meis non laborabunt frustra neque generabunt in conturbatione quia semen benedictorum Domini est et nepotes eorum cum eis Isaïe 65.24 eritque antequam clament ego exaudiam adhuc illis loquentibus ego audiam Isaïe 65.25 lupus et agnus pascentur simul et leo et bos comedent paleas et serpenti pulvis panis eius non nocebunt neque occident in omni monte sancto meo dicit Dominus

Isaïe : Caput 65

Judgment and the New Creation according to Isaiah 65

Chapter 65 of the book of Isaiah offers us a profound insight into judgment and the new creation. In this prophetic text, God responds both to the rebellion of some and to the faithfulness of those who remain attached to Him. Isaiah thus contrasts the fate of the rebels with the blessings promised to the faithful.

A Promise of Peace and Harmony

This chapter evokes the creation of new heavens and a new earth, governed by peace and harmony. The themes of God's patience, human responsibility and eschatological hope are at the heart of this divine proclamation. We invite you to meditate with us on five biblical passages that resonate with the transformative themes of this visionary chapter.

Biblical References and Meditation

Romans 10:20-21: "And Isaiah boldly says, 'I was found by those who did not seek me; I revealed myself to those who did not question me.' But of Israel he says, 'I have always stretched out my hands to a disobedient and rebellious people.'" Paul directly quotes Isaiah 65:1-2, emphasizing the inclusion of Gentiles and the rejection of Israel.

2 Peter 3:13: "Nevertheless, according to his promise, we eagerly await new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwells righteousness." Peter echoes the promise of new heavens and a new earth in Isaiah 65:17.

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." John applies the promise of Isaiah 65:19-20 to the New Jerusalem.

Galatians 4:26: "But the Jerusalem above is free, and she is our mother." Paul uses the image of the New Jerusalem, echoing the promises of Isaiah 65:18-19.

Matthew 25:6: "At midnight there was a cry: 'The bridegroom is approaching! Go out to meet him!'" Jesus' parable reflects the theme of God's response even before he is called in Isaiah 65:24.

Conclusion

Through these passages, we perceive the depth of God's promise and commitment to his people. Reflecting on Isaiah 65 invites us to renew our faith and seek faithfulness as a response to our Creator's unconditional love.