Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, my servants shall eat, but ye shall be hungry: behold, my servants shall drink, but ye shall be thirsty: behold, my servants shall rejoice, but ye shall be ashamed:
Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: Look, my servants will have plenty to eat, but you will go hungry. My servants will have plenty to drink, but you will be thirsty. My servants will celebrate with joy, but you will be filled with shame.
God is declaring that those who faithfully serve Him will be blessed and satisfied, while those who rebel against Him will experience want and disappointment.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was a prophet in Judah during the 8th century BC, a time of political instability and threats from empires like Assyria and Babylon, where God's people often faced judgment for their idolatry and unfaithfulness. In Isaiah 65, part of the book's later prophecies, God contrasts the blessings He will give to His faithful servants with the hardships awaiting the rebellious, emphasizing restoration for the obedient amid Israel's exile and return. This verse serves as a divine declaration of reward and punishment, rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people.
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