And the LORD will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defence.
And the LORD will create over every home on Mount Zion and over her gatherings a cloud and smoke during the day, and the brightness of blazing fire at night. This will be a protection covering all the glory.
God is promising to personally protect His people with His visible presence, just like He did when He led Israel through the wilderness with a cloud by day and fire by night.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Isaiah's prophecy about Jerusalem's future restoration after judgment. Mount Zion refers to Jerusalem, the holy city and center of Jewish worship. Isaiah is describing a time when God will return to dwell among His people with the same visible signs of His presence that guided Israel during their 40 years in the wilderness after leaving Egypt.
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