Yeshaya Perek 40 -Sefer Yeshaya is taught by Rabbi Albert Setton, Rabbi at Congregation Magen David of West Deal; Rabbi in Hillel Yeshiva.This chapter is the famous “Nachamu,” Often translated as “be comforted, My people,” Rashi informs us that such is not really the case. Grammatically, G-d is speaking to the prophets and telling them, “comfort My people.” This is a prophecy for Messianic times, or for the return following the Babylonian exile. “Speak to the heart of Jerusalem,” G-d says, “because her punishment is over. She has paid for her sins and then some!” A voice calls out that there is a clear path inthe desert, by which the exiles may return. The mountains and valleys will be as if smoothed out in order to make travel easier. People are like grass which ultimately cut and dries up, but the word of G-d endures forever. Ascend to Jerusalem and call out to the nation “Behold your G-d!” G-d comes with a strong hand and He’s bringing reward for the righteous with Him. G-d is like
