But when he seeth his children, the work of mine hands, in the midst of him, they shall sanctify my name, and sanctify the Holy One of Jacob, and shall fear the God of Israel.
But when he sees his children, who are the work of my hands, living among him, they will honor my name as holy, and they will honor the Holy One of Jacob as sacred, and they will have reverent respect for the God of Israel.
God is promising that when Jacob sees his descendants (God's people) flourishing around him, they will worship God with proper reverence and honor His holy name.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was a prophet in the 8th century BC during a time when the southern kingdom of Judah faced threats from the Assyrian Empire due to their idolatry and unfaithfulness to God. In Isaiah 29, God warns of judgment on Jerusalem for their hypocrisy and rebellion, but also promises future restoration where the people will recognize His works. This verse specifically points to a time when the Israelites, seeing God's hand in their children, will renew their reverence and honor for Him.
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