They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.
They will not harm or destroy anything in all my holy mountain, because the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the LORD, just as water covers the sea.
God is promising a future time when there will be no violence or destruction because everyone on earth will know Him completely.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah prophesied during a time when the nation of Judah faced threats from powerful empires like Assyria, warning of judgment while offering hope through God's promises. In this chapter, he envisions a future messianic era where a righteous king from David's line brings unprecedented peace and restoration to creation. This verse specifically depicts a transformed world on God's holy mountain, symbolizing His presence, where harmony prevails because of widespread knowledge of the Lord.
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