Yeshayahu 48-49 - Matan Al HaPerek

In contrast to the majority of the prophecies that we've encountered up until now, in which the prophet argues with the idol worshippers outside the nation of Israel; in these chapters the prophet deals with other difficulties from within Israel.

 In Chapter 48, the prophet addresses the Babylonian exiles with a harsh rebuke for being unfaithful to God. In the continuation, he details the supremacy of God over the idols, and his dominion and power over the world and throughout history.

Chapter 49 opens with the prophecy of the “Suffering Servant” and then continues by depicting a dialogue between Zion, who is in despair, and God, who consoles her, describing the strength of their connection and promising the return of the children to their borders.