Isaías 52:1-10

1 Despierta, despierta, vístete de tu poder, oh Sion; vístete de tus ropajes hermosos, oh Jerusalén, ciudad santa. Porque el incircunciso y el inmundo no volverán a entrar en ti.

2 Sal del polvo, levántate, cautiva Jerusalén; líbrate de las cadenas de tu cuello, cautiva hija de Sion.

3 Porque así dice el SEÑOR: De balde fuisteis vendidos y sin dinero seréis redimidos.

4 Porque así dice el Señor DIOS: Mi pueblo descendió a Egipto al principio para residir allí; después los asirios sin motivo los oprimieron.

5 Y ahora, ¿qué hago yo aquídeclara el SEÑORviendo que se llevan a mi pueblo sin causa? También declara el SEÑOR: Sus dominadores dan gritos, y sin cesar mi nombre es blasfemado todo el día.

6 Por tanto, mi pueblo conocerá mi nombre; así que en aquel día comprenderán que yo soy el que dice: "Heme aquí."

7 ¡Qué hermosos son sobre los montes los pies del que trae buenas nuevas, del que anuncia la paz, del que trae las buenas nuevas de gozo, del que anuncia la salvación, y dice a Sion: Tu Dios reina!

8 ¡Una voz! Tus centinelas alzan la voz, a una gritan de júbilo porque verán con sus propios ojos cuando el SEÑOR restaure a Sion.

9 Prorrumpid a una en gritos de júbilo, lugares desolados de Jerusalén, porque el SEÑOR ha consolado a su pueblo, ha redimido a Jerusalén.

10 El SEÑOR ha desnudado su santo brazo a la vista de todas las naciones, y todos los confines de la tierra verán la salvación de nuestro Dios.

Isaías 52:1-10 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO ISAIAH 52

This chapter is a prophecy of the glorious state of the church in the latter day, typified by the deliverance of the Jews from Babylon. The church, under the names of Zion and Jerusalem, is exhorted to awake and clothe herself with strength, and with beautiful garments, to shake off her dust, and loose her bands, since she should become a pure and separate people, Isa 52:1,2 and whereas the Lord's people had been afflicted formerly by the Egyptians, and more lately by the Assyrians, a free redemption is promised them; and the rather they might expect it, since the Lord was no gainer by their affliction, but a loser in his name and honour, as well as they distressed, Isa 52:3-5. And it is suggested, that the knowledge of the Lord should be spread, the good tidings of peace and salvation be delightfully published, and that the ministers of the Gospel should have clear light, and be harmonious and unanimous in the publishing of it, Isa 52:6-8. Upon which the waste places of Jerusalem are called upon to rejoice, both because of the restoration of the Jews, and the conversion of the Gentiles, Isa 2:9,10. And the people of God are called to go out of Babylon, the manner of their departure is directed, and something said for their encouragement, Isa 52:11,12. And the chapter is concluded with some account of the Messiah, of his humiliation and exaltation, and of his work and office, Isa 52:13-15, and which are enlarged upon in the next chapter, which ought properly to begin with these last verses.