Key Figures — Isaiah 28

4 figures

Isaiah
Prophet of God delivering messages of judgment and hope.
Isaiah conveys God's judgment against Ephraim and Judah for their pride and disobedience, while also offering a message of hope through a cornerstone in Zion.
Related passages
Ephraim
Symbolic representation of the Northern Kingdom of Israel.
Ephraim is depicted as being prideful and drunk, leading to their downfall and judgment by God.
Related passages
- Hosea Chapter 4 (Ephraim's idolatry and judgment)
- 2 Kings Chapter 17 (Fall of the Northern Kingdom)
Judah
Southern Kingdom of Israel, warned of impending judgment.
Judah is warned through Isaiah's prophecy to heed the lessons from Ephraim's downfall and to trust in God's provision.
Related passages
- Isaiah Chapter 1 (Judah's rebellion and call to repentance)
- Jeremiah Chapter 3 (Judah's unfaithfulness)
The Cornerstone
Symbol of hope and foundation for God's people.
The cornerstone in Zion represents a foundation of faith and trust in God, contrasting with the instability of those who reject Him.
Related passages
- Psalm 118:22 (The stone the builders rejected)
- 1 Peter Chapter 2 (Christ as the cornerstone)

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