Behold, these shall come from far: and, lo, these from the north and from the west; and these from the land of Sinim.
Look, these people will come from far away places: some from the north and from the west, and others from the land of Sinim.
This verse is describing how people from distant lands all around the world will come together to God.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Isaiah, this verse is part of a prophecy delivered during the time of Israel's exile, likely referring to the Babylonian captivity in the 6th century BC. Isaiah describes God promising to gather His people from distant lands, including the north, west, and the mysterious land of Sinim, which scholars traditionally interpret as a far-off region possibly in the south like Egypt or beyond. This reflects God's covenant faithfulness to restore and reunite Israel as a nation.
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