Isaías 52:8-15

8 Los centinelas gritan y cantan de alegría,
porque con sus propios ojos
ven al Señor
regresando a Jerusalén.

9 Que las ruinas de Jerusalén canten de alegría,
porque el Señor
ha consolado a su pueblo,
ha redimido a Jerusalén.

10 El Señor
ha manifestado su santo poder
ante los ojos de todas las naciones,
y todos los confines de la tierra verán
la victoria de nuestro Dios.

11 ¡Salgan! Salgan y dejen atrás su cautiverio,
donde todo lo que tocan es impuro.
Salgan de allí y purifíquense,
ustedes que vuelven a su tierra con los objetos sagrados del Señor
.

12 No saldrán con prisa,
como quien corre para salvar su vida.
Pues el Señor
irá delante de ustedes;
atrás los protegerá el Dios de Israel.

13 El Siervo sufriente del Señor
Miren, mi siervo prosperará;
será muy exaltado.

14 Pero muchos quedaron asombrados cuando lo
vieron.
Tenía el rostro tan desfigurado, que apenas parecía un ser humano,
y por su aspecto, no se veía como un hombre.

15 Y él alarmará
a muchas naciones;
los reyes quedarán mudos ante él.
Verán lo que no se les había contado;
entenderán lo que no habían oído hablar.

Isaías 52:8-15 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.