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Literary Context,[object Object],Isaiah 61,[object Object]
How do the previous chapters lead up to Isaiah 61?,[object Object],Reproach,[object Object],Required Repentance,[object Object],Isaiah 56:9-57:13,[object Object],“Forsaking me you uncovered your bed…”,[object Object],Restoration,[object Object],Isaiah 59:1-13,[object Object],“The redeemer will come to those…who repent of their sins.”,[object Object],Redeemer,[object Object],Isaiah 60:1-22,[object Object],“in favour I will show compassion…”,[object Object],Isaiah 61,[object Object],“…the LORD has anointed me…”,[object Object],(based upon Waltke, 847) ,[object Object]
What is the literary structure of Isaiah 61?,[object Object],human voice ,[object Object],The Sovereign Lord commissions a redeemer…,[object Object],1a,[object Object],The redeemer brings restoration that leads to joy… ,[object Object],1b-7,[object Object],divine voice ,[object Object],The Lord describes the purpose of the restoration …,[object Object],8-9,[object Object],The redeemer describes why he has joy in the Lord… ,[object Object],10,[object Object],human voice ,[object Object],The Sovereign Lord concludes with a promise…,[object Object],11,[object Object]
Yahweh is in control…,[object Object],The human agent in verse 1 is shown to have authorityfrom Yahweh through the use of ‘anointed’, recalling to mind the symbolism of anointing used throughout the OT. The “deeply transformative work is authorised and energised by Yahweh.” (Brueggemann, 213),[object Object],Not only does the chapter begin and end with references to the Sovereign Lord, but the central unit is direct dialogue from Yahweh. This dialogue confirms that this restoration is due to Yahweh’sjust holiness, inherent faithfulness and His loving covenantal relationship with His people. ,[object Object],The name Yahweh is mentioned 7 times in the 11 verses, with an additional 2x usage of God.,[object Object],Restoration is in keeping with God’s character,[object Object]
Transformation…,[object Object],The prophet uses several different literary devices to emphasise the future restoration of the people. The anointed one brings about a complete change in the community, focusing on the oppressed, vulnerable and marginalised.,[object Object],“…negating grief and despair to jubilant celebration… rehabilitation of life out of impoverishment, powerlessness and despair.”,[object Object],(Brueggemann, 213),[object Object],Action,[object Object],[object Object]
 Bind up
 Proclaim freedom
 Release
 Comfort
 Provide
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Literary Context Isaiah 61