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Isaiah 55:7
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7 The wicked need to abandon their lifestyle[a]
and sinful people their plans.[b]
They should return[c] to the Lord, and he will show mercy to them,[d]
and to their God, for he will freely forgive them.[e]

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  1. Isaiah 55:7 tn Heb “Let the wicked one abandon his way.” The singular is collective.
  2. Isaiah 55:7 tn Heb “and the man of evil his thoughts.” The singular is collective.
  3. Isaiah 55:7 tn Heb “let him return.” The singular is collective, meaning “let them.”
  4. Isaiah 55:7 tn The imperfect with vav (ו) conjunctive after the jussive indicates purpose/result.
  5. Isaiah 55:7 sn The appeal and promise of vv. 6-7 echoes the language of Deut 4:25-31; 30:1-10; and 1 Kgs 8:46-53, all of which anticipate the exile and speak of the prerequisites for restoration.
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Isaiah 55:7
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7 Let the wicked forsake(A) their ways
    and the unrighteous their thoughts.(B)
Let them turn(C) to the Lord, and he will have mercy(D) on them,
    and to our God, for he will freely pardon.(E)

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