Old Testament
Book of Isaiah
Isaiah warns Judah and the nations of coming judgment, then turns to comfort and hope. He speaks of a child to be born, a suffering servant, and a new heaven and earth.
At a glance
Isaiah key facts
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Chapters
- 66
- Author
- Isaiah son of Amoz; some scholars see chapters 40 to 66 as from a later writer
- When it was written
- Around 740 to 680 BC
- Main theme
- Judgment on sin and the promise of a coming Servant and King
- Key verse
- Isaiah 9:6
Summary
What is Isaiah about?
Isaiah warns Judah and the nations of coming judgment, then turns to comfort and hope. He speaks of a child to be born, a suffering servant, and a new heaven and earth.
Key verse
A key verse in Isaiah
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
66 chapters
Isaiah chapters
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Questions
Isaiah: common questions
Who wrote the book of Isaiah?
Isaiah son of Amoz; some scholars see chapters 40 to 66 as from a later writer.
When was Isaiah written?
Around 740 to 680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah warns Judah and the nations of coming judgment, then turns to comfort and hope. He speaks of a child to be born, a suffering servant, and a new heaven and earth.
How many chapters are in Isaiah?
Isaiah has 66 chapters, in the Old Testament.
What is a key verse in Isaiah?
Isaiah 9:6: “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” (KJV).
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