For I know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory.
For I know what they do and what they think: the time will come when I will bring together all nations and people who speak different languages, and they will come and see my glory.
God is saying that He knows everyone's actions and thoughts, and one day He will gather all peoples from every nation to witness His magnificent glory.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the final chapter of Isaiah, written during a time when Israel was scattered and many nations seemed distant from God. The prophet is speaking about God's ultimate plan to reach beyond just the Jewish people to include all nations in His kingdom. This was a radical message in ancient times when most religions were tied to specific ethnic groups or territories.
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