Discovery BoxIsaiah 5:22 
Context5:22 Those who are champions 1 at drinking wine are as good as dead, 2
who display great courage when mixing strong drinks.
Isaiah 20:5
Context20:5 Those who put their hope in Cush and took pride in Egypt will be afraid and embarrassed. 3
Isaiah 40:29
Context40:29 He gives strength to those who are tired;
to the ones who lack power, he gives renewed energy.
Isaiah 59:20
Context59:20 “A protector 4 comes to Zion,
to those in Jacob who repent of their rebellious deeds,” 5 says the Lord.
1 tn The language used here is quite sarcastic and paves the way for the shocking description of the enemy army in vv. 25-30. The rich leaders of Judah are nothing but “party animals” who are totally incapable of withstanding real warriors.
2 tn Heb “Woe [to]….” See the note at v. 8.
3 tn Heb “and they will be afraid and embarrassed because of Cush their hope and Egypt their beauty.”
4 tn Or “redeemer.” See the note at 41:14.
5 tn Heb “and to those who turn from rebellion in Jacob.”
