Isa. 58:2–4 The worshipers of v. 2 are pretending to delight in the Lord in order to gain favor with him. Meanwhile, they are mistreating their fellow Israelites: oppress all your workers . . . hit with a wicked fist. For more on this theme, see the book of Amos.
Isa. 58:6–7 God defines the kind of spiritual faithfulness that brings his blessing (compare 1:17; James 1:27).
Isa. 58:8–9a Then . . . Then. The right kind of worship brings God’s presence and blessing. Unlike false gods, the Lord responds (see 64:5a). Compare 65:1.
Isa. 58:10b–12 then. God reaffirms his readiness to bless his obedient people.
Isa. 58:13–14 If . . . if . . . then. For a third time in ch. 58, God clarifies the kind of religious practice that brings his blessing. the Sabbath. See note on 56:2. the heights of the earth. Social prestige among the nations (see Deut. 26:16–19).
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