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"Lengthen Your Tent-Cords"

The Metaphorical World of Israel's Household in the Book of Isaiah
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Explores how the Book of Isaiah portrays Israel and its capital city using five metaphors that arise from the realm of household relationships: sons/children, daughter, mother, wife, and servant.


Introduction

The People of Israel as Sons/Children

Zion and the People as Daughter(s)

Zion as Mother and Wife

Israel, an Unnamed Representative, Zion, and the Faithful People as YHWH's Servants

Conclusion: Integrating the Metaphors—A Portrait of the People of YHWH

Appendix 1: Distribution Charts

Appendix 2: Overview of Passages

Appendix 3: Texts with Implied Metaphors

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