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Word Biblical Commentary, Volume 25: Isaiah 34–66 (Revised Edition) is unavailable, but you can change that!

Study the epic story of the prophet Isaiah and his dealings with Israel and other nations with John Watts. From the opening covenantal indictment to the messianic proclamations in chapters 55–66, Watts explores the complex historical background, textual difficulties, interpretive issues, and source theories for the book Isaiah. One of the most detailed commentaries ever produced on Isaiah, Watts...

27.a. LXX μὴ γάρ, “but do not.” σ´, Syr., Tg., and Vg. support MT. 27.b. LXX καὶ τί, “and why?” so BHS suggests ולמה. However, MT is supported by the other versions. 27.c. LXX ἀφεῖλε καὶ ἀπέστη, “he removed the judgment and revoked it,” apparently missed the prep. before “God” and the suf. on “judgment.” 27.d. Lit. “from.” 28.a. LXX καὶ νῦν, “and now.” BHS suggests ועתה. Elliger (93) rejects it, correctly referring to the parallel in v 21a. 28.b-b. Tg. “not by work
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