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Isaiah 30:15
For thus said the Lord Yahweh, the Holy One of Israel, "You will be saved in returning and rest. Your strength will be in quietness and in confidence." You refused,
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Interpretation

Isaiah 30:15 shows a quiet trust that is lived within work and rest—see "thus" and "said". Let quiet trust in generosity without notice—teach the body new reflexes.

Context

The setting is Isaiah—prophetic oracle, highlighting quiet trust. Within ch. 30, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward prophetic hope & judgment. Watch the terms “thus” and “said”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Isaiah was received under the name of the prophet Isaiah, Amoz’s son. Modern scholarship on Isaiah sees Often read as a multi‑stage composition (Deutero/Trito‑Isaiah).. Scholars commonly date Isaiah 8th–5th century BC. Here the thread of prophetic hope & judgment comes into view. Chs 40–55 commonly exilic (Deutero). Chs 56–66 commonly post‑exilic (Trito). Exilic and post‑exilic horizons color sections of the book.

More details
Traditional:Isaiah son of Amoz
Modern scholarship:Multiple authors (Proto‑, Deutero‑, Trito‑Isaiah).
Date:8th–5th century BC
  • Chs 40–55 commonly exilic (Deutero).
  • Chs 56–66 commonly post‑exilic (Trito).
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
In the Masoretic tradition the Hebrew text is preserved with remarkable accuracy. The Dead Sea Scrolls (1947-1956 discoveries) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.