3 figures
The Sovereign Creator and Comforter of His people.
In Isaiah 40, the LORD is depicted as the powerful and eternal Creator who comforts His people, promising deliverance and renewal. He is portrayed as incomparable, with authority over all creation, and as the one who strengthens the weary.
Messenger of good news and comfort to Jerusalem.
The Herald is instructed to proclaim the good news of God's coming salvation and to prepare the way for the LORD. This figure symbolizes the prophetic voice calling for repentance and readiness for God's intervention.
Recipients of God's comfort and promise of renewal.
The people of Israel are addressed as the recipients of God's comfort and assurance. They are reminded of God's power and faithfulness, and are encouraged to trust in Him for strength and renewal.