And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.
There will be a highway there—a road that will be called 'The Holy Way.' Those who are spiritually unclean won't be able to travel on it. It will be for God's people alone. Even travelers who aren't wise will not get lost on this road.
God is promising a special path of holiness where His people can walk safely without getting lost or being corrupted by evil.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah wrote this during a time when the kingdom of Judah faced threats from powerful enemies like Assyria and Babylon. This prophecy of restoration and a holy highway gave hope to God's people who would eventually face exile. The image of a safe road would have been particularly meaningful to ancient peoples who faced dangerous travel conditions and bandits on regular roads.
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