Therefore thus saith the LORD, who redeemed Abraham, concerning the house of Jacob, Jacob shall not now be ashamed, neither shall his face now wax pale.
Therefore, this is what the LORD says, the one who rescued Abraham, about the descendants of Jacob: Jacob will no longer be ashamed, and his face will no longer grow pale with fear.
God is promising that His people will no longer live in shame or fear because He will restore and rescue them.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the 8th century BC, a time when the nation faced severe threats from the Assyrian Empire, including sieges and potential destruction. In this verse, God speaks through Isaiah to reassure the house of Jacob, referring to the descendants of Jacob, or Israel, that they will not be ashamed or fearful, drawing on His past redemption of Abraham as a symbol of His enduring faithfulness. This promise was meant to encourage the people amid their current crises, pointing to God's protection and future restoration.
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