Yesaya 42:13

42:13 The Lord emerges like a hero,

like a warrior he inspires himself for battle; ¹ 

he shouts, yes, he yells,

he shows his enemies his power. ² 

Yesaya 58:8

58:8 Then your light will shine like the sunrise; ³ 

your restoration will quickly arrive; ⁴ 

your godly behavior ⁵  will go before you,

and the Lord’s splendor will be your rear guard. ⁶ 

[42:13]  ¹ tn Heb “like a man of war he stirs up zeal” (NIV similar).

[42:13]  ² tn Or perhaps, “he triumphs over his enemies” (cf. NIV); NLT “will crush all his enemies.”

[58:8]  ³ tn Heb “will burst out like the dawn.”

[58:8]  sn Light here symbolizes God’s favor and restored blessing, as the immediately following context makes clear.

[58:8]  ⁴ tn Heb “prosper”; KJV “spring forth speedily.”

[58:8]  ⁵ tn Or “righteousness.” Their godly behavior will be on display for all to see.

[58:8]  ⁶ sn The nation will experience God’s protective presence.