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Isaiah 57

Isaiah 57:1

The Blessed Death of the Righteous · Isaiah 57:1–2
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Translations

Modern
The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one considers that the righteous are taken away from the presence of evil.
Traditional
The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.
Literal
The righteous one has perished, and no man takes it upon the heart; and men of devotion are gathered up, and no one considers that the righteous one is gathered up from the face of evil.
Latin
Justus perit, et non est qui recogitet in corde suo; et viri misericordiæ colliguntur, quia non est qui intelligat: a facie enim malitiæ collectus est justus.

Original

Hebrew
English
The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one considers that the righteous are taken away from the presence of evil.

Notes

Isaiah 57:1

  • the presence of evil: Judgment that would come on the wicked nations.

  • taken away: At times, God allows the godly to die in order to protect them from harsher times to come.

Isaiah 57:1–2

This is a lament for the righteous who suffer in a wicked society.

Isaiah 56:9–57:13

This passage reflects on how common evil had become among God’s people. Many of them were greedy and wanted more and more for themselves (Isaiah 56:9–12). They treated righteous people with hatred and violence (Isaiah 57:1–2). They also worshiped idols instead of the true God (Isaiah 57:3–13).

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah God’s Servant Salvation in Isaiah

Events

Glossary

Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature

Topics

Death of the Righteous Early Death Isaiah: Prophecies, Reproofs, and Exhortations of Foretells Calamities to Judah Mercy: Characteristic of Saints Peace: Spiritual Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied The Death of Saints: Disregarded by the Wicked The Death of Saints: Removes from Coming Evil