The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call thee, The city of the LORD, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.
The children of those who hurt you will come and bow down to you; all those who looked down on you will bow at your feet; and they will call you 'The City of the LORD, the Zion of the Holy One of Israel.'
God is promising that those who once oppressed and rejected His people will one day honor them and recognize God's presence among them.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of Isaiah, the prophet was speaking to the people of Judah during a time of threat from powerful empires like Babylon, promising a future restoration after periods of exile and oppression. This verse envisions a reversal of fortunes where Israel's former enemies humbly submit, symbolizing God's ultimate victory and the exaltation of Jerusalem as a holy city. It reflects the broader biblical narrative of hope and divine justice amid national suffering.
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