And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.
And so the LORD waits patiently so he can show you grace, and he will be lifted up so he can show you mercy. The LORD is a God of justice, and blessed are all those who wait patiently for him.
God is patiently waiting for the right moment to show his people grace and mercy, and those who wait for him will be blessed.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Isaiah, the prophet is addressing the people of Judah during a time of political unrest and threats from the Assyrian empire in the 8th century BC. Judah was tempted to seek help from Egypt through alliances, ignoring God's commands, but Isaiah calls them to trust in the Lord's protection instead. This verse reveals God's patient character, as He waits for His people to repent so He can show mercy and justice.
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