Yesaya 54:7
Konteks54:7 “For a short time I abandoned 1 you,
but with great compassion I will gather you.
Yesaya 55:7
Konteks55:7 The wicked need to abandon their lifestyle 2
and sinful people their plans. 3
They should return 4 to the Lord, and he will show mercy to them, 5
and to their God, for he will freely forgive them. 6
[54:7] 1 tn Or “forsook” (NASB).
[55:7] 2 tn Heb “Let the wicked one abandon his way.” The singular is collective.
[55:7] 3 tn Heb “and the man of evil his thoughts.” The singular is collective.
[55:7] 4 tn Heb “let him return.” The singular is collective, meaning “let them.”
[55:7] 5 tn The imperfect with vav (ו) conjunctive after the jussive indicates purpose/result.
[55:7] 6 sn The appeal and promise of vv. 6-7 echoes the language of Deut 4:25-31; 30:1-10; and 1 Kgs 8:46-53, all of which anticipate the exile and speak of the prerequisites for restoration.