Isaiah

/aɪˈzeɪə/ noun

Definition

A major Hebrew prophet and an important book in the Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament, containing prophecies and spiritual teachings.

Etymology

From Hebrew 'Yeshayahu,' derived from 'yesha' meaning salvation and 'yahu' meaning God—literally 'God is salvation.' He lived around 700 BCE.

Kelly Says

The Book of Isaiah contains the first explicit prophecy of human rights—promising justice for the poor and vulnerable—making it revolutionary for its ancient time!

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