Go through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people; cast up, cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up a standard for the people.
Go through, go through the gates! Prepare the way for the people! Build up, build up the highway! Clear away the stones! Raise up a banner for the people!
The writer is calling for urgent preparation to make a clear, smooth path for God's people to return home, like building a highway and raising a flag to guide them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse was written during or after the Babylonian exile, when the Jewish people had been taken captive from their homeland. Isaiah is prophesying about their eventual return to Jerusalem and the need to prepare the way for this great homecoming. The imagery of building highways and clearing stones reflects the practical preparation needed for large groups of people to travel safely.
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