There shall be no more thence an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days: for the child shall die an hundred years old; but the sinner being an hundred years old shall be accursed.
There will no longer be babies who die young, or elderly people who don't live out their full lifespan. A person will still be considered young even at one hundred years old, but those who reject God will be cursed even if they live to be one hundred.
God is promising a future time when people will live incredibly long lives, with even a hundred years being considered young, though those who rebel against God will still face judgment.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah wrote this prophecy around 700 BC during a time of great upheaval for Israel. This passage describes God's promised restoration of Jerusalem and creation of 'new heavens and a new earth.' The prophet was encouraging the people that despite their current suffering and exile, God would create a perfect future where death, sorrow, and premature loss would be dramatically reduced.
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