Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: all they gather themselves together, they come to thee: thy sons shall come from far, and thy daughters shall be nursed at thy side.
Look up and see all around you: everyone is gathering together and coming to you. Your sons will come from distant places, and your daughters will be carried close to your side.
God is telling His people to look around and see how their scattered children and people will be brought back home from far away places.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Isaiah, written during a time when Israel faced threats from powerful empires like Assyria and Babylon, this verse is part of a prophecy about the future restoration of Jerusalem. The prophet Isaiah envisions a time when people from all nations will come to Zion, symbolizing the ingathering of exiles and the glory of God's people. This reflects the historical context of exile and the hope of return promised by God.
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