Author
Isaiah son of Amoz
Prophet
Written
c. 740–700 BC
Chapters
66
Audience
The nation of Judah and Israel
Judgment and hope for Judah, culminating in songs of praise for God's salvation
Chapter 1 → Chapter 12Read in Bible
Oracles of judgment pronounced against Babylon, Assyria, and surrounding nations
Chapter 13 → Chapter 23Read in Bible
The Isaiah Apocalypse: cosmic judgment on the earth followed by eschatological restoration
Chapter 24 → Chapter 27Read in Bible
Woes against Israel and Judah for trusting in foreign alliances rather than in God
Chapter 28 → Chapter 35Read in Bible
Historical narrative of Hezekiah's deliverance from Assyria and his subsequent illness and recovery
Chapter 36 → Chapter 39Read in Bible
The Book of Comfort: God's promise of Israel's return from exile, centering on the Servant of the Lord
Chapter 40 → Chapter 55Read in Bible
Calls to justice, true worship, and repentance for a restored community
Chapter 56 → Chapter 59Read in Bible
Visions of glorious eschatological renewal, a new creation, and the eternal kingdom of God
Chapter 60 → Chapter 66Read in Bible
"but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Isaiah 40:31"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed."
Isaiah 53:5"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
Isaiah 9:6"Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!""
Isaiah 6:8Isaiah is a sweeping prophetic work that pronounces God's judgment on Judah, Israel, and the surrounding nations for their sin and idolatry, while simultaneously offering profound promises of future redemption and restoration. The book is renowned for its messianic prophecies, including the 'Servant Songs' that anticipate a suffering servant who will bear the sins of many. Theologically, Isaiah presents God as the Holy One of Israel—transcendent in majesty, righteous in judgment, and boundless in redemptive love.