Isaiah: Summary & Key Themes

The Book of Isaiah at a glance, before you read it.

Written by	Isaiah
Written for	Judah
Type	Major prophet
Chapters	66
Position	Book 23 of 66 · book 23 of the Old Testament

Summary

Isaiah warns Judah of judgment and comforts them with hope: a coming King, a suffering Servant who bears sin, and new heavens and a new earth.

Main themes

holiness of God
the coming Messiah
comfort

Key verse

But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

Isaiah 53:5 (KJV)

How to read Isaiah

With 66 chapters, try a few a week alongside another book rather than straight through. Ask three questions as you go: what did this mean to the first readers, what does it show about God, and what does it ask of me?

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