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<point><b>"לָמָּה תִשְׁקְלוּ כֶסֶף בְּלוֹא לֶחֶם"</b> – Rashi and R"Y Kara understand this verse literally, suggesting that it describes the fate of the people in the present, when they do not heed Hashem's word. Due to the situation in exile, they are forced to pay money to their enemies, but get nothing in return. The prophet, thus, exhorts the people to turn back to Hashem, so that they can eat well and be satiated.</point> | <point><b>"לָמָּה תִשְׁקְלוּ כֶסֶף בְּלוֹא לֶחֶם"</b> – Rashi and R"Y Kara understand this verse literally, suggesting that it describes the fate of the people in the present, when they do not heed Hashem's word. Due to the situation in exile, they are forced to pay money to their enemies, but get nothing in return. The prophet, thus, exhorts the people to turn back to Hashem, so that they can eat well and be satiated.</point> | ||
<point><b>"גוֹי לֹא יְדָעוּךָ אֵלֶיךָ יָרוּצוּ"</b> – In this verse the prophet outlines a new portrait of Israel's relationship with her neighbors, describing what could have been (and what could be in the future) had the people followed Hashem. Instead of Israel serving the nations, the nations would have served Israel.</point> | <point><b>"גוֹי לֹא יְדָעוּךָ אֵלֶיךָ יָרוּצוּ"</b> – In this verse the prophet outlines a new portrait of Israel's relationship with her neighbors, describing what could have been (and what could be in the future) had the people followed Hashem. Instead of Israel serving the nations, the nations would have served Israel.</point> | ||
| − | <point><b>Scope of the prophecy</b> – This approach can read the entire chapter as comprising one prophecy. Verses 6-7 continue the exhortation to repent</point> | + | <point><b>Scope of the prophecy</b> – This approach can read the entire chapter as comprising one prophecy. Verses 6-7 continue the exhortation to repent, while the rest of the chapter sends a message of encouragement, that if the people do confess and change, Hashem will accept them and redeem them from exile.</point> |
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<category>Call to Conversion | <category>Call to Conversion | ||
Version as of 07:29, 19 August 2018
"All Who Are Thirsty"
Exegetical Approaches
Call for Repentance
The chapter constitutes a call to the nation in exile to return to Hashem and his Torah.
"כׇּל צָמֵא לְכוּ לַמַּיִם" – According to this approach, the verse is metaphoric and its explanation is given in verse 3: "הַטּוּ אׇזְנְכֶם וּלְכוּ אֵלַי שִׁמְעוּ וּתְחִי נַפְשְׁכֶם". Water symbolizes Torah (a source of life), and wine and milk represent ethical behavior and lessons.1 The prophet cries to the people to follow Hashem's Torah and its teachings. After all, they are free ("שִׁבְרוּ בְּלוֹא כֶסֶף") and accessible to all.
"לָמָּה תִשְׁקְלוּ כֶסֶף בְּלוֹא לֶחֶם" – Rashi and R"Y Kara understand this verse literally, suggesting that it describes the fate of the people in the present, when they do not heed Hashem's word. Due to the situation in exile, they are forced to pay money to their enemies, but get nothing in return. The prophet, thus, exhorts the people to turn back to Hashem, so that they can eat well and be satiated.
"גוֹי לֹא יְדָעוּךָ אֵלֶיךָ יָרוּצוּ" – In this verse the prophet outlines a new portrait of Israel's relationship with her neighbors, describing what could have been (and what could be in the future) had the people followed Hashem. Instead of Israel serving the nations, the nations would have served Israel.
Scope of the prophecy – This approach can read the entire chapter as comprising one prophecy. Verses 6-7 continue the exhortation to repent, while the rest of the chapter sends a message of encouragement, that if the people do confess and change, Hashem will accept them and redeem them from exile.
Call to Conversion
Hashem invites the Gentiles to recognize Hashem and learn His Torah.
Promise of Prosperity
Hashem promises the nation success and prosperity in Messianic Times.
Sources:Shadal
