Isaiah 29:11
Context29:11 To you this entire prophetic revelation 1 is like words in a sealed scroll. When they hand it to one who can read 2 and say, “Read this,” he responds, “I can’t, because it is sealed.”
Isaiah 51:5
Context51:5 I am ready to vindicate, 3
I am ready to deliver, 4
I will establish justice among the nations. 5
The coastlands 6 wait patiently for me;
they wait in anticipation for the revelation of my power. 7
1 tn Heb “vision” (so NASB, NIV, NRSV).
2 tn Heb “one who knows a/the scroll.”
3 tn Heb “my righteousness [or “vindication”] is near.”
4 tn Heb “my deliverance goes forth.”
5 tn Heb “and my arms will judge [on behalf of] nations.”
6 tn Or “islands” (NIV); TEV “Distant lands.”
7 tn Heb “for my arm” (so NIV, NRSV).