Isaiah 54
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1“Sing, barren, you who didn’t give birth; break out into singing, and cry aloud, you who did not travail with child: for more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife,” says Yahweh. 2“Enlarge the place of your tent, and let them stretch out the curtains of your habitations; don’t spare: lengthen your cords, and strengthen your stakes. 3For you will spread out on the right hand and on the left; and your offspring will possess the nations, and settle in desolate cities. 4“Don’t be afraid; for you will not be ashamed. Don’t be confounded; for you will not be disappointed. For you will forget the shame of your youth; and the reproach of your widowhood you shall remember no more. 5For your Maker is your husband; Yahweh of Armies is his name. The Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer. He will be called the God of the whole earth. 6For Yahweh has called you as a wife forsaken and grieved in spirit, even a wife of youth, when she is cast off,” says your God. 7“For a small moment I have forsaken you; but with great mercies will I gather you. 8In overflowing wrath I hid my face from you for a moment; but with everlasting loving kindness I will have mercy on you,” says Yahweh your Redeemer. 9“For this is like the waters of Noah to me; for as I have sworn that the waters of Noah will no more go over the earth, so I have sworn that I will not be angry with you, nor rebuke you. 10For the mountains may depart, and the hills be removed; but my loving kindness will not depart from you, and my covenant of peace will not be removed,” says Yahweh who has mercy on you. 11“You afflicted, tossed with storms, and not comforted, behold, I will set your stones in beautiful colors, and lay your foundations with sapphires. 12I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. 13All your children will be taught by Yahweh; and your children’s peace will be great. 14In righteousness you will be established. You will be far from oppression, for you will not be afraid; and far from terror, for it shall not come near you. 15Behold, they may gather together, but not by me. Whoever gathers together against you will fall because of you. 16“Behold, I have created the blacksmith who fans the coals into flame, and forges a weapon for his work; and I have created the destroyer to destroy. 17No weapon that is formed against you will prevail; and you will condemn every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of Yahweh’s servants, and their righteousness is of me,” says Yahweh.
World English Bible (public domain)
“"No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord."”
Isaiah 54:17
Summary
Isaiah 54 is a comforting promise of restoration and hope for God's people, portrayed as a barren woman who will soon rejoice in abundant offspring. The chapter assures the return of Israel from exile and the expansion of their habitation, symbolizing renewed blessings from God. Key themes include the covenant of peace established by God's everlasting kindness and compassion, which transcends Israel's past afflictions. The text emphasizes God's role as a redeemer and protector, ensuring that any form of oppression or fear will be unfounded. The chapter concludes with a reassurance of security and the invincibility of those who serve the Lord.
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