Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I also am the last.
Listen to me, Jacob and Israel, my chosen people; I am the one and only God; I am the first, and I am also the last.
God is calling His people to listen to Him and declaring that He is the eternal, unchanging God who exists before all things and will exist after all things.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the 8th century BC, a time when the nation faced threats from powerful empires like Assyria and later Babylon, and the people often turned to idolatry despite God's warnings. In this verse, God addresses the descendants of Jacob and Israel as His chosen people, emphasizing His eternal nature and unique sovereignty to remind them of His unchanging faithfulness amid their unfaithfulness. This declaration served to call them back to true worship and reliance on Him alone.
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