Key Figures — Isaiah 64

2 figures

1. The LORD

   The central divine figure to whom the prayer is directed.

   In Isaiah 64, the LORD is addressed as the powerful and holy God who acts on behalf of those who wait for Him. The chapter is a plea for God to intervene and reveal His might as He did in the past.

   Related passages

   • Exodus Chapter 19 (God's presence at Mount Sinai)
   • Isaiah Chapter 6 (Isaiah's vision of God's holiness)
   • Psalm 18 (God's powerful intervention)

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2. The People of Israel

   The community offering a prayer of lament and repentance.

   The people of Israel, represented in the prayer, acknowledge their sinfulness and the need for God's mercy. They express a longing for God's presence and deliverance, recognizing their own unworthiness.

   Related passages

   • Isaiah Chapter 1 (Israel's sinfulness and need for repentance)
   • Isaiah Chapter 53 (The suffering servant and atonement)
   • Romans Chapter 3 (All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God)

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