For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.
You have been strength for the poor and strength for those in need when they're suffering. You are a safe place during the storm and shade from the scorching heat, when the attacks of ruthless people hit like a storm beating against a wall.
The writer is praising God for being a protective refuge and source of strength for vulnerable people when they face overwhelming hardships and attacks from others.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah wrote this during a time when Israel faced threats from powerful enemy nations like Assyria and Babylon. The poor and vulnerable in society often suffered most during these invasions and times of political upheaval. This verse is part of a larger section where Isaiah celebrates God's future victory over all oppressive nations.
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