That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof:
God confirms the words of his servant and carries out the plans of his messengers. He says to Jerusalem, 'You will be lived in again,' and to the cities of Judah, 'You will be rebuilt, and I will restore your ruined places.'
God is promising that He will fulfill His word through His servants and restore Jerusalem and Judah from their ruins.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Isaiah, the prophet is speaking during a time when the nation of Judah was under threat from powerful empires like Assyria and Babylon, highlighting God's sovereignty amid political instability and idolatry. God is affirming His role as the one who fulfills the prophecies of His servants, such as promises to rebuild Jerusalem and the cities of Judah that had been destroyed. This reflects God's covenant faithfulness to His people, assuring them of restoration despite their unfaithfulness.
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