Lift up thine eyes round about, and behold: all these gather themselves together, and come to thee. As I live, saith the LORD, thou shalt surely clothe thee with them all, as with an ornament, and bind them on thee, as a bride doeth.
Look up and see all around you: all these people are gathering together and coming to you. As surely as I am alive, says the LORD, you will wear them all like beautiful jewelry, and put them on like a bride getting dressed for her wedding.
God is promising that His people will be restored and surrounded by so many returning children that they'll be like beautiful ornaments adorning a bride.
📚 Historical Context
This prophecy was given during Israel's exile in Babylon, when the nation felt abandoned and forgotten. God is speaking to Jerusalem (personified as a woman) about the future restoration when the scattered people of Israel would return. The imagery of a bride adorning herself speaks to the joy and beauty that would come with this restoration.
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