And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him.
And he saw that there was no one there, and was amazed that no one stepped forward to help: so his own power brought salvation to him, and his righteousness supported him.
God is amazed that no human will stand up for what's right, so he decides to act himself with his own power to bring salvation.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the 8th century BC, a time when the nation was plagued by widespread injustice, idolatry, and moral corruption, which led to God's judgment. In this verse, God looks upon the people and is astonished that no one is stepping forward to defend the right or intercede on behalf of others, highlighting the spiritual emptiness of the society. As a result, God resolves to act alone, bringing salvation through His own power and upholding His righteousness.
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