Bringing good news to Jerusalem
In the Haftara for Shabbat Nachamu (Yishayahu 40:1-26) we find four voices of comfort. The fourth voice, the voice of Mevaseret Zion, the female bearer of good tidings, is found in verses 9-11:
Ascend the high mountain, you who bear tidings to Zion (Mevaseret Zion); raise your voice in strength, with tidings to Jerusalem (Mevaseret Yerushalayim). Raise it- do not fear- call out loud to the cities of Yehuda, “Behold, your God.” Behold! The Lord, your God will come with strength, and His arm will rule for Him; Behold! His prize is with Him, and His reward is before Him. He will feed his flock like a shepherd: He will gather lambs into His arms and carry them in His embrace, guiding His young.
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