Biblical Reading and Reflections: December 18th (Isaiah 61 & Luke 18:31—19:10)
Alastair's Adversaria
The Voice of Zion in Chapter 59
The voice is either that of the personified community or of a person speaking as its representative. We might see the figure here as the same as the prophetic figure with which the chapter begins, confirmed in the lord's assurance of the success of his mission. The figure compares himself to a bridegroom, priest and bride, in his glorious dress and adornment. He put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and wrapped himself in zeal as a cloak. Paul hanson presents a reading that mediates between certain of the other proposals.
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