And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
And on that day people will say, 'Look, this is our God! We have waited for him, and he has saved us. This is the LORD; we have waited for him, and now we will be happy and celebrate because of his salvation.'
This verse describes a future day when God's people will joyfully celebrate because their long wait for God's salvation has finally been fulfilled.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is from the book of Isaiah, written by the prophet Isaiah in the 8th century BC during a time when the kingdom of Judah faced threats from the Assyrian Empire, including invasions and potential exile. It forms part of a prophetic vision in chapters 24-27, often called the "Isaiah Apocalypse," where Isaiah foretells a future day of God's judgment on nations and salvation for His people, symbolizing hope amidst oppression. In the biblical narrative, this reflects Israel's historical experiences of waiting for divine deliverance, pointing to God's faithfulness in establishing His kingdom.
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