Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.
Look, my servants will sing with joyful hearts, but you will cry from heartbreak and wail from deep anguish in your souls.
God is showing the stark contrast between the joy His faithful people will experience and the sorrow that will come to those who reject Him.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah is prophesying about God's judgment and restoration during a time when Israel had turned away from God through idolatry and injustice. This verse is part of a larger passage contrasting the fate of God's faithful servants with those who have rebelled against Him. The prophecy looks forward to a future time when God will create 'new heavens and a new earth' and reward faithfulness while bringing consequences for disobedience.
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