They shall lift up their voice, they shall sing for the majesty of the LORD, they shall cry aloud from the sea.
They will raise their voices and sing because of the LORD's greatness and majesty. They will shout with joy from across the sea.
This verse describes people celebrating and praising God's magnificent power with joyful singing that can be heard even from far away.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah prophesied during the 8th century BC to the people of Judah amid threats from powerful empires like Assyria, warning of God's judgment on the whole earth for its sins and rebellion. In Chapter 24, he describes a scene of global devastation and chaos, but verse 14 shifts to a hopeful note, portraying a remnant of faithful people who will raise their voices in praise to the Lord from distant places, including the sea, symbolizing scattered regions. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's ultimate sovereignty and the persistence of worship even in times of hardship.
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