For Zion’s sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth.
For the sake of Zion, I will not keep quiet, and for the sake of Jerusalem, I will not rest until its righteousness shines out like bright light, and its salvation burns like a blazing lamp.
God is declaring that He will never stop working and speaking until Jerusalem is completely restored and shines with His righteousness and salvation.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of the prophet Isaiah, Jerusalem and Zion symbolized God's chosen people and the center of His worship, facing threats from invading empires like Assyria and Babylon due to the nation's unfaithfulness. This verse comes from a section of Isaiah that promises restoration and glory for Jerusalem after exile, emphasizing God's unwavering commitment to redeem and renew His city. Isaiah speaks as a messenger of God, declaring that divine intervention will bring righteousness and salvation like a bright light in the darkness.
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