Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Isaiah 54 - the Lord declares his love to his people.

 In Isaiah 54, the Lord declares his steadfast love for his people. He compares his people to a childless women who never gave birth to children; however the Lord will change it:

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You will spread out to the right and left.
    Your descendants will take over other nations,
        and they will resettle deserted cities.

The Lord is the husband os the woman:

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        Your husband is your maker.
            His name is Yahweh Tsebaoth.
        Your Go’el is Qedosh Yisrael.
            He is called the Elohim of the whole earth.

Although Israel must be suffering in the Babylonian captivity, the Lord says:

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I hid my face from you for a moment in a burst of anger,
    but I will have compassion on you with everlasting kindness,”
        says Yahweh your Go’el.

but, what is happening to Jerusalem?

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I will rebuild your towers with rubies,
    your gates with sparkling stones,
        and all your walls with precious stones.”

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All your children will be taught by Yahweh,
    and your children will have unlimited peace.

The Lord will defend Jerusalem:

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No weapon that has been made to be used against you will succeed.
    You will have an answer for anyone who accuses you.
        This is the inheritance of Yahweh’s servants.
            Their victory comes from me,” declares Yahweh.

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