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Isaiah 48

Isaiah 48:22

Deliverance Promised to Israel · Isaiah 48:12–22
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Translations

Modern
“There is no peace,” says the LORD, “for the wicked.”
Traditional
There is no peace, saith the Lord, unto the wicked.
Literal
“There is no peace,” says YHWH, “For the wicked.”
Latin
Non est pax impiis, dicit Dominus.

Original

Hebrew
English
“There is no peace,” says the LORD, “for the wicked.”

Notes

Isaiah 48:22

This phrase, There is not peace … for the wicked (also Isaiah 57:21), highlights the clear difference between the godly and the wicked (see 66:24). Peace represents God's kingdom, which does not include the wicked.

Isaiah 48:12–22

This final trial speech reviews the arguments of Isaiah 40–48 and presents the final conclusion.

Isaiah 48:1–22

The Lord urges Israel to abandon its long history of rebellion and pay attention to his words. In Hebrew, the word for listening often means the same as obeying or acting on what is heard.

Isaiah 47:1–48:22

We can draw two conclusions from the earlier evidence that the Lord alone is God:

  1. Babylon's great pride is foolish (Isaiah 47:1–15);

  2. Israel should listen to the word of the Lord (Isaiah 48:1–22).

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah God’s Servant Salvation in Isaiah

Events

Glossary

Church Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature

Topics

Dealing with Evil People Peace: The Wicked: Enjoy Not Remorse: General Scriptures Concerning Spiritual Peace: The Wicked: There is None For