The Lord GOD, which gathereth the outcasts of Israel saith, Yet will I gather others to him, beside those that are gathered unto him.
The Lord God, who brings together Israel's scattered and rejected people, says, 'I will gather even more people to him, in addition to those I have already brought together.'
God is saying that He will bring together not only His scattered people of Israel, but He will also welcome many others from different nations into His family.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of Isaiah, this verse is set during the post-exilic period when the Jewish people were returning from captivity in Babylon and rebuilding their community. God is speaking through the prophet to promise not only the gathering of scattered Israelites but also the inclusion of outsiders or Gentiles, reflecting a shift toward a more universal vision of God's covenant. This highlights the broader theme in Isaiah of God's redemptive plan extending beyond Israel to all nations.
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