Isaiah 4
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1Seven women shall take hold of one man in that day, saying, “We will eat our own bread, and wear our own clothing: only let us be called by your name. Take away our reproach.” 2In that day, Yahweh’s branch will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the beauty and glory of the survivors of Israel. 3It will happen, that he who is left in Zion, and he who remains in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even everyone who is written among the living in Jerusalem; 4when the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion, and shall have purged the blood of Jerusalem from within it, by the spirit of justice, and by the spirit of burning. 5Yahweh will create over the whole habitation of Mount Zion, and over her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night; for over all the glory will be a canopy. 6There will be a pavilion for a shade in the daytime from the heat, and for a refuge and for a shelter from storm and from rain.
World English Bible (public domain)
“Then the LORD will create over the whole site of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud by day, and smoke and the shining of a flaming fire by night; for over all the glory there will be a canopy.”
Isaiah 4:5
Summary
Isaiah 4 serves as a continuation of the prophetic themes where divine judgment turns into a vision of hope and restoration. The chapter begins by highlighting the remnant of Israel that will remain faithful despite the severe judgment described in the preceding chapters. This remnant will be purified and called holy. It foretells a time when God's presence will return to Jerusalem in a powerful way, likened to a cloud by day and fire by night, evoking imagery reminiscent of the wilderness journey in Exodus. This divine presence will bring a sense of protection and glory, symbolizing God's covenant faithfulness and the purification of His people. The chapter underscores the promise of renewal and God's unwavering commitment to His people, offering comfort and reassurance of His ultimate sovereignty.
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