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Isaiah 35:4
Tell those who have a fearful heart, "Be strong. Don't be afraid. Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God's retribution. He will come and save you."
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Interpretation

The prophet calls a god will come that is embodied in limits and longings. Isaiah 35:4: trace "come" and "tell". Choose god will come in what we refuse to say—bind joy to obedience.

Context

In Isaiah (Prophetic Oracle), highlighting god will come. Within ch. 35, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward prophetic hope & judgment. Watch the terms “come” and “tell”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Isaiah to the prophet Isaiah. A common scholarly view of Isaiah: Many propose layered composition across exilic and post‑exilic periods.. Scholars commonly date Isaiah 8th–5th century BC. Prophetic Hope & Judgment is especially relevant in this line. Imagery of wilderness and highway speaks restoration. Chs 40–55 commonly exilic (Deutero). Chs 56–66 commonly post‑exilic (Trito). A long compositional arc is often proposed (Proto/Deutero/Trito).

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
The Hebrew text is preserved in the Masoretic tradition with remarkable accuracy. The the Dead Sea Scrolls (found 1947-1956) confirm the Hebrew text's reliability, showing minimal variation over 1000+ years of transmission.