The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies; and the sons of the stranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured:
The LORD has made a solemn promise by his right hand and by his mighty arm, saying, 'I will never again let your enemies take the grain you've grown to feed themselves, and foreigners will not drink the wine you've worked so hard to make.'
God is making a sacred promise that He will protect His people's hard work and harvests from being stolen by their enemies.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Isaiah, the prophet is addressing the people of Judah during a period of exile and oppression under foreign powers like Babylon, where their land and resources were often seized by enemies. God is making a solemn oath to restore and protect His people, promising that their hard-earned produce will no longer be taken as plunder. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's covenant faithfulness amid Israel's historical struggles with invasion and displacement.
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