The Righteous Enter Peace before Evil Comes
The righteous enter peace, spared from evil.
Isaiah 57:1-2 (BSB)
1 The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; devout men are taken away, while no one considers that the righteous are taken away from the presence of evil.
2 Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest, lying down in death.
What is the big idea of Isaiah 57:1-2?
The righteous enter peace, spared from evil.
How does Isaiah 57:1-2 point to Christ?
Isaiah 57:1-2 assures that the righteous enter peace even in death. The gospel proclaims that those who belong to Christ rest in him and are kept from ultimate harm.
Authorial Intent
To interpret the death of the righteous as merciful deliverance amid widespread wickedness.
Historical Context
In a time of increasing corruption and impending judgment, the death of the righteous appears tragic but serves a protective purpose.
Chapter: Isaiah 57
The High and Lofty One Revives the Contrite but Gives No Peace to the Wicked
The holy and exalted LORD exposes idolatrous rebellion, revives the contrite, heals the repentant, and declares that the wicked can never possess peace.