That ye may suck, and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations; that ye may milk out, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory.
So that you may drink deeply and be satisfied from her comforting care; so that you may draw nourishment and be delighted with the fullness of her glory.
God is promising that His people will find complete satisfaction and joy in the abundant comfort and glory that Jerusalem (representing God's care) will provide.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's final chapter, where he prophesies about Jerusalem's future restoration after the Babylonian exile. The imagery compares restored Jerusalem to a nursing mother who provides abundant nourishment and comfort to her children. This was written during a time when the people faced destruction and exile, but God promised eventual restoration and blessing.
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