Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.
Surely someone will say, 'In the LORD I have what makes me right and gives me strength.' People will come to him, and everyone who is angry with him will be put to shame.
This verse is declaring that people will recognize the LORD as their source of righteousness and strength, and those who oppose him will ultimately be embarrassed.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah prophesied during the time when the people of Judah were in exile in Babylon, foretelling how God would use King Cyrus, a Persian ruler, to deliver them and restore their nation. This verse emphasizes that all people will ultimately acknowledge the Lord as the source of true righteousness and strength, turning to Him in submission. It serves as a declaration of God's sovereign control over history and nations, assuring the exiles of His ultimate victory.
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