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Chapter 21: A Servant Song
- Servant imagery: Christ is the Servant, but also covenant Israel has a servant role.
- Nephi’s expansions: “isles of the sea” and “my servant” help apply Isaiah directly to the Nephites and latter-day gathering.
- Hopeful chapter: This is a turning point from warning (Isaiah 48) to comfort and promise (Isaiah 49).
- Covenant theme: Even if Israel feels forgotten, God has engraved them on His hands.
- Servant imagery: Christ is the Servant, but also covenant Israel has a servant role.
- Nephi’s expansions: “isles of the sea” and “my servant” help apply Isaiah directly to the Nephites and latter-day gathering.
- Hopeful chapter: This is a turning point from warning (Isaiah 48) to comfort and promise (Isaiah 49).
- Covenant theme: Even if Israel feels forgotten, God has engraved them on His hands.
v. 12 ... these from the north and from the west; and from the land of Sinim.
The land of Sinim is generally understood to be a remote southern land, likely southern Egypt (Aswan), though some traditions associate it with China or distant eastern lands. In prophetic context, it symbolizes that God will gather His people from the most remote corners of the eart
The land of Sinim is generally understood to be a remote southern land, likely southern Egypt (Aswan), though some traditions associate it with China or distant eastern lands. In prophetic context, it symbolizes that God will gather His people from the most remote corners of the eart
v. 26 And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh;
Covenant protectionGod personally promises to fight Israel’s battles. This is covenant protection — assurance that the Redeemer is on their side.
Covenant protectionGod personally promises to fight Israel’s battles. This is covenant protection — assurance that the Redeemer is on their side.