When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.
When poor and desperate people look for water but can't find any, and their tongues are dry from thirst, I the LORD will hear them. I, the God of Israel, will not abandon them.
God promises that when people are at their lowest point and desperately need help, He will hear their cries and never abandon them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy during a time when Israel faced potential exile and devastation. The imagery of seeking water in a dry land would have resonated deeply with people living in the Middle East, where water scarcity was a matter of life and death. Isaiah was reassuring God's people that even in their darkest hour of need, God would not forget them.
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