1. Isaiah 1:1–66:24 (ESV)
  2. Structure and outline

The basic structure of Isaiah

Isaiah 1:1–66:24 (ESV)

1 The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.

  • A focus on Judah and Jerusalem, with sin their sin and impending judgment are presented (Isaiah 1:1–12:6)

  • An extended series of judgment oracles against foreign nations (Isaiah 13:1–35:10)

  • A narratival transition from the time of the Assyrian crisis to time of exile (Isaiah 36:1–39:8)

  • Future blessing for God’s people (Isaiah 40:1–66:24)