For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem: thou shalt weep no more: he will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry; when he shall hear it, he will answer thee.
For the people will live in Zion at Jerusalem: you will cry no more. He will be very kind to you when you call out to him; when he hears you, he will answer you.
God is promising that his people will find comfort in Jerusalem, where their tears will end and their prayers will be answered with grace.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah spoke these words during a time when the kingdom of Judah faced threats from Assyria and internal spiritual decline. The people had often turned away from God, but Isaiah prophesied about a future restoration when God's people would return to Jerusalem and experience his mercy. This promise looked both to immediate relief and to the ultimate hope of God's eternal kingdom.
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