Isaiah 40:9

You who tell good news to Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking], go up on a high mountain. 2 You who tell good news to Jerusalem [City of peace], lift up your voice with strength. 2 Lift it up. Don’t be afraid. 2 + 40:9 (9b-10a) MP: Messiah has the titles of Yahweh and God associated with him (similar to the Angel of Yahweh in Ex 23:20-21). (See also Index: The Angel of Yahweh). (John 1:14) Say to the cities of Judah [Praised], “Behold, your God!” 1

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In The King James Version

O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!

In Context

8The grass withers, 2 the flower fades; 2 but the word of our God stands forever.” + 40:8. (6-8) Quoted in 1 Pet 1:24-25 + 40:8. Quoted in Matt 24:35; Mark 13:31; 1 Pet 1:23 1

10+ 40:10. MP: Messiah comes bearing strength and rewards accordingly. (John 5:23-24; Rev 22:12) Behold, 'Adonay Adonai [Lord Yahweh] will come as a mighty one, 2 and his arm will rule for him. 2 Behold, his reward is with him, 2 and his recompense + 40:10. Quoted in Rev 22:12 before him. 1

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Cross References

Isaiah 25:9It shall be said in that day, “Behold, this is our God! We have waited for him, and he will save us! This is Adonai! We have waited for him. We will be glad and rejoice in his yishu'ah ·salvation·!”

Isaiah 35:4+ 35:4 (context 35:4-6) MP: With the glory and splendor of God, Messiah brings vengeance and retribution on some and he will save others. (2 Thes 1:6-8; Rev 22:11-12 (context 22:8-12)) Tell those who have a fearful heart, “Be strong. 2 Don’t be afraid. 2 Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God’s retribution. 2 He will come and save you. 1

Isaiah 51:7“ Sh'ma ·Hear obey· to me, you who know righteousness, 2 the people in whose heart is my Torah ·Teaching·: 1 Don’t fear the reproach of men, 2 and don’t be dismayed at their insults. 1

Isaiah 52:6Therefore my people shall know my name. 2 Therefore they shall know in that day that I am he who speaks. 2 Behold, it is I.” 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 40:4-9

Evangelical Predictions. ( b. c. 708.) 3 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord , make straight in the desert a highway for our God. 4 Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain: 5 And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. 6 The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is… Read the whole commentary →

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