Guiding Questions: Isaiah 33

This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

  1. Isaiah 33:1 refers to the enemy of Israel (Sanheriv) who is described in what fashion? Is he viewed as appropriate punitive force or as other than that?
  2. Isaiah 33:2-6 represent lyrical praise of whom?
  3. While Isaiah 33:7-9 represent destruction at the time of the prophet’s speaking, what does Isaiah 33:10 et seq. project?
  4. Isaiah 33:15 describes the “good man”; what are his characteristics?
  5. And (Isaiah 33:16) what is his reward?
  6. While things are “now bad” according to Isaiah 33:20, what does the future hold?
  7. In Isaiah 33:21, what will “protect the Israelites” — walls, fortifications, or natural protection?
  8. Who, in Isaiah 33:22, is the savior of Israel?
  9. Isaiah 33:24 indicates that the dwellers of Jerusalem will be absolved; by whom?

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Perek Yomi materials originally produced by the USCJ and Dr. Morton K. Siegel.
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