What answer will be given to the envoys of that nation? "The LORD has founded Zion, where His afflicted people will find refuge." What answer will be givenThis phrase suggests a response to a question or a situation that demands an explanation. In the context of Isaiah, this is a prophetic message addressing the nations surrounding Israel. The Hebrew root for "answer" (מַעֲנֶה, ma'aneh) implies a response that is not just verbal but also carries authority and finality. Historically, envoys were sent to seek counsel or form alliances, and the answer given here is divinely inspired, indicating that God's wisdom surpasses human diplomacy. to the envoys
Envoys were official messengers or representatives sent by one nation to another. In ancient times, they played crucial roles in diplomacy and communication between kingdoms. The Hebrew word for "envoys" (מַלְאָכִים, mal'akhim) can also mean "angels" or "messengers," emphasizing the importance and solemnity of their mission. This highlights the seriousness of the message being delivered and the divine authority behind it. of that nation?
The phrase "that nation" refers to the surrounding nations observing the fate of Israel and Judah. In the historical context, these nations often sought to understand the source of Israel's strength and resilience. The Hebrew term for "nation" (גּוֹי, goy) is often used to describe Gentile nations, indicating that the message is not just for Israel but for all who witness God's work. The LORD has founded Zion
This declaration is central to the verse, emphasizing God's sovereignty and His establishment of Zion as a place of divine presence and protection. The Hebrew word for "founded" (יָסַד, yasad) conveys the idea of laying a firm foundation, suggesting permanence and stability. Zion, often synonymous with Jerusalem, represents God's chosen place for His people, a symbol of hope and divine promise throughout Scripture. where His afflicted people
The phrase "His afflicted people" acknowledges the suffering and trials faced by God's people. The Hebrew word for "afflicted" (עָנִי, ani) denotes those who are humble, oppressed, or in distress. This highlights God's compassion and His commitment to providing refuge and relief to those who are marginalized or suffering, reinforcing the theme of divine justice and mercy. will find refuge
The concept of refuge is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, where God is often depicted as a fortress or shelter for His people. The Hebrew word for "refuge" (מַחְסֶה, machseh) implies a place of safety and protection. This assurance of refuge in Zion underscores God's faithfulness and His promise to protect and sustain His people amidst adversity, offering hope and encouragement to believers throughout the ages. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who is portrayed as the protector and founder of Zion. 2. ZionA term often used to refer to Jerusalem, the city of God, symbolizing God's presence and protection. 3. Envoys of that nationLikely referring to messengers from foreign nations, possibly Philistia, seeking understanding or alliance. 4. Afflicted peopleThe people of Israel, who have faced oppression and hardship but are promised refuge by God. 5. IsaiahThe prophet who delivers God's message, providing insight into God's plans and promises. Teaching Points God as the FoundationGod is the ultimate foundation of Zion, symbolizing His unshakeable presence and protection for His people. Refuge for the AfflictedThe afflicted find refuge in God, reminding believers that in times of trouble, God is a safe haven. Divine SovereigntyGod's sovereignty is evident as He establishes Zion, assuring believers of His control over nations and history. Hope in God's PromisesThe promise of refuge in Zion offers hope, encouraging believers to trust in God's promises amidst adversity. Witness to the NationsThe message to the envoys highlights the role of God's people as a witness to the nations, showcasing God's power and faithfulness. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the concept of God founding Zion provide comfort and assurance to believers today? 2. In what ways can we find refuge in God during our own times of affliction, and how does this relate to the promise given in Isaiah 14:32? 3. How does the theme of divine sovereignty in Isaiah 14:32 encourage us to trust in God's control over our personal circumstances? 4. What are some practical ways we can be a witness to others about God's faithfulness and protection, as seen in the message to the envoys? 5. How do the connections to other scriptures, such as Hebrews 12 and Revelation 21, deepen our understanding of God's promise of refuge and His ultimate plan for His people? Connections to Other Scriptures Psalm 87This psalm celebrates Zion as the city founded by God, emphasizing its significance and divine protection. Hebrews 12:22-24This passage speaks of the heavenly Jerusalem, drawing a parallel to Zion as a place of refuge and divine presence. Revelation 21:2-3Describes the New Jerusalem, echoing the theme of God dwelling with His people, providing ultimate refuge and peace. | God the Protector of His Church | | Isaiah 14:32 | | God's Care for His People | | Isaiah 14:32 | | God's Work in Founding Zion | | Isaiah 14:32 | | The Church Founded for a Refuge | F. E. Paget, D. D. | Isaiah 14:32 | | The Church's Heavenly Origin and Beneficent Mission | W. Archer Butler, D. D. | Isaiah 14:32 | | Zion a Safety for the Poor | R. Tuck | Isaiah 14:32 | | Oracle Concerning Philistia | E. Johnson | Isaiah 14:28-32 | | A Truth, a Test, and a Solution | W. Clarkson | Isaiah 14:29-32 | | Hezekiah and the Messiah | F. Delitzsch. | Isaiah 14:29-32 | | Philistia | Sir E. Strachey, Bart. | Isaiah 14:29-32 | | The First Born of the Poor | Sir E. Strachey, Bart. | Isaiah 14:29-32 | | The Gospel a Means of National Salvation | Sir E. Strachey, Bart. | Isaiah 14:29-32 | | The Law of Conquests and Exterminations | Sir E. Strachey, Bart. | Isaiah 14:29-32 | | The Philistines | Sir E. Strachey, Bart. | Isaiah 14:29-32 | | The Rod of the Taskmaster | Sir E. Strachey, Bart. | Isaiah 14:29-32 |
People Ahaz, Isaiah, Jacob, Lucifer, SaraphPlaces Babylon, Lebanon, Philistia, ZionTopics Afflicted, Builder, Established, Founded, Messengers, Nation, Poor, Refuge, Representatives, Safe, Seek, Trust, ZionDictionary of Bible Themes Isaiah 14:32 5307 envoy Library The victory of Life (Preached at the Chapel Royal. )
ISAIAH xxxviii. 18, 19. The grave cannot praise thee, death cannot celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth. The living, the living, he shall praise thee. I may seem to have taken a strange text on which to speak,--a mournful, a seemingly hopeless text. Why I have chosen it, I trust that you will see presently; certainly not that I may make you hopeless about death. Meanwhile, let us consider it; for it is in the Bible, and, like all words in the Bible, was written …
Charles Kingsley—The Water of Life and Other SermonsThe Life and Death of Mr. Badman,
Presented to the World in a Familiar Dialogue Between Mr. Wiseman and Mr. Attentive. By John Bunyan ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. The life of Badman is a very interesting description, a true and lively portraiture, of the demoralized classes of the trading community in the reign of King Charles II; a subject which naturally led the author to use expressions familiar among such persons, but which are now either obsolete or considered as vulgar. In fact it is the only work proceeding from the prolific …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 The First Trumpet.
The first trumpet of the seventh seal begins from the final disturbance and overthrow of the Roman idolarchy at the close of the sixth seal; and as it was to bring the first plague on the empire, now beginning to fall, it lays waste the third part of the earth, with a horrible storm of hail mingled with fire and blood; that is, it depopulates the territory and people of the Roman world, (viz. the basis and ground of its universal polity) with a terrible and bloody irruption of the northern nations, …
Joseph Mede—A Key to the Apocalypse The Evil of Sin visible in the Fall of Angels and Men.
1 When the great Builder arch'd the skies, And form'd all nature with a word, The joyful cherubs tun'd his praise, And every bending throne ador'd. 2 High in the midst of all the throng, Satan, a tall archangel, sat, Amongst the morning stars he sung [1] Till sin destroy'd his heavenly state. 3 ['Twas sin that hurl'd him from his throne, Grov'ling in fire the rebel lies: "How art thou sunk in darkness down, "Son of the morning, from the skies!" [2] 4 And thus our two first parents stood Till sin …
Isaac Watts—Hymns and Spiritual Songs Epistle xviii. To John, Bishop.
To John, Bishop. Gregory to John, Bishop of Constantinople [1586] . At the time when your Fraternity was advanced to Sacerdotal dignity, you remember what peace and concord of the churches you found. But, with what daring or with what swelling of pride I know not, you have attempted to seize upon a new name, whereby the hearts of all your brethren might have come to take offence. I wonder exceedingly at this, since I remember how thou wouldest fain have fled from the episcopal office rather than …
Saint Gregory the Great—the Epistles of Saint Gregory the Great Epistle xxi. To Constantina Augusta .
To Constantina Augusta [1593] . Gregory to Constantina, &c. Almighty God, who holds in His right hand the heart of your Piety, both protects us through you and prepares for you rewards of eternal remuneration for temporal deeds. For I have learnt from the letters of the deacon Sabinianus my responsalis with what justice your Serenity is interested in the cause of the blessed Prince of the apostles Peter against certain persons who are proudly humble and feignedly kind. And I trust in the bounty …
Saint Gregory the Great—the Epistles of Saint Gregory the Great That the Ruler Should Be, through Humility, a Companion of Good Livers, But, through the Zeal of Righteousness, Rigid against the vices of Evildoers.
The ruler should be, through humility, a companion of good livers, and, through the zeal of righteousness, rigid against the vices of evil-doers; so that in nothing he prefer himself to the good, and yet, when the fault of the bad requires it, he be at once conscious of the power of his priority; to the end that, while among his subordinates who live well he waives his rank and accounts them as his equals, he may not fear to execute the laws of rectitude towards the perverse. For, as I remember to …
Leo the Great—Writings of Leo the Great The Doctrine of Satan.
I. HIS EXISTENCE AND PERSONALITY. 1. EXISTENCE. 2. PERSONALITY. II. HIS PLACE AND POWER. 1. A MIGHTY ANGEL. 2. PRINCE OF POWER OF THE AIR. 3. GOD OF THIS WORLD. 4. HEAD OF KINGDOM OF DARKNESS. 5. SOVEREIGN OVER DEATH. III. HIS CHARACTER. 1. ADVERSARY. 2. DIABOLOS. 3. WICKED ONE. 4. TEMPTER. IV. OUR ATTITUDE TOWARDS SATAN. 1. LIMITED POWER OF SATAN. 2. RESIST HIM. V. HIS DESTINY. 1. A CONQUERED ENEMY. 2. UNDER ETERNAL CURSE. VI. DEMONS. THE DOCTRINE OF SATAN. Throughout the Scriptures Satan is set …
Rev. William Evans—The Great Doctrines of the Bible The Disciple, -- Master, Some People Say that the Comfort and Joy that Believers Experience...
The Disciple,--Master, some people say that the comfort and joy that believers experience are simply the outcome of their own thoughts and ideas. Is this true? The Master,--1. That comfort and abiding peace which believers have within themselves is due to My presence in their hearts, and to the life-giving influence of the fullness of the Holy Spirit. As for those who say that this spiritual joy is the result only of the thoughts of the heart, they are like a foolish man who was blind from his birth, …
Sadhu Sundar Singh—At The Master's Feet The Power of God
The next attribute is God's power. Job 9:19. If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong.' In this chapter is a magnificent description of God's power. Lo, he is strong.' The Hebrew word for strong signifies a conquering, prevailing strength. He is strong.' The superlative degree is intended here; viz., He is most strong. He is called El-shaddai, God almighty. Gen 17:7. His almightiness lies in this, that he can do whatever is feasible. Divines distinguish between authority and power. God has both. …
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity Sargon of Assyria (722-705 B. C. )
SARGON AS A WARRIOR AND AS A BUILDER. The origin of Sargon II.: the revolt of Babylon, Merodach-baladan and Elam--The kingdom of Elam from the time of the first Babylonian empire; the conquest's of Shutruh-nalkunta I.; the princes of Malamir--The first encounter of Assyria and Elam, the battle of Durilu (721 B.C.)--Revolt of Syria, Iaubidi of Hamath and Hannon of Gaza--Bocchoris and the XXIVth Egyptian dynasty; the first encounter of Assyria with Egypt, the battle of Raphia (720 B.C.). Urartu …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 7 Use to be Made of the Doctrine of Providence.
Sections. 1. Summary of the doctrine of Divine Providence. 1. It embraces the future and the past. 2. It works by means, without means, and against means. 3. Mankind, and particularly the Church, the object of special care. 4. The mode of administration usually secret, but always just. This last point more fully considered. 2. The profane denial that the world is governed by the secret counsel of God, refuted by passages of Scripture. Salutary counsel. 3. This doctrine, as to the secret counsel of …
John Calvin—The Institutes of the Christian Religion The Holy War,
MADE BY SHADDAI UPON DIABOLUS, FOR THE REGAINING OF THE METROPOLIS OF THE WORLD; OR, THE LOSING AND TAKING AGAIN OF THE TOWN OF MANSOUL. THE AUTHOR OF 'THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS.' 'I have used similitudes.'--Hosea 12:10. London: Printed for Dorman Newman, at the King's Arms in the Poultry; and Benjamin Alsop, at the Angel and Bible in the Poultry, 1682. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. Bunyan's account of the Holy War is indeed an extraordinary book, manifesting a degree of genius, research, and spiritual …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 Covenanting According to the Purposes of God.
Since every revealed purpose of God, implying that obedience to his law will be given, is a demand of that obedience, the announcement of his Covenant, as in his sovereignty decreed, claims, not less effectively than an explicit law, the fulfilment of its duties. A representation of a system of things pre-determined in order that the obligations of the Covenant might be discharged; various exhibitions of the Covenant as ordained; and a description of the children of the Covenant as predestinated …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting Opposition to Messiah in Vain
He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh; the Lord shall have them in derision. T he extent and efficacy [effects] of the depravity of mankind cannot be fully estimated by the conduct of heathens destitute of divine revelation. We may say of the Gospel, in one sense, what the Apostle says of the Law, It entered that sin might abound (Romans 5:20) . It afforded occasion for displaying the alienation of the heart of man from the blessed God, in the strongest light. The sensuality, oppression and …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 2 Isaiah
CHAPTERS I-XXXIX Isaiah is the most regal of the prophets. His words and thoughts are those of a man whose eyes had seen the King, vi. 5. The times in which he lived were big with political problems, which he met as a statesman who saw the large meaning of events, and as a prophet who read a divine purpose in history. Unlike his younger contemporary Micah, he was, in all probability, an aristocrat; and during his long ministry (740-701 B.C., possibly, but not probably later) he bore testimony, as …
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