The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 51:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

AN ADDRESS TO FAITHFUL ISRAEL, SUGGESTING TOPICS OF COMFORT.

The address consists of three nearly equal strophes or stanzas, each commencing with a call, Shim'u elai, "Hearken unto me," or Haqshibu elai, "Attend to me." The prophet appears to be the speaker, and to address himself to the more faithful portion of the people.

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