One shall say, I am the LORD’s; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel.
One person will say, 'I belong to the LORD'; another will proudly call himself by Jacob's name; and yet another will write with his own hand 'I belong to the LORD' and take on the name of Israel.
This verse describes how people from all backgrounds will eagerly claim to belong to God and identify themselves with His chosen people.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Isaiah, the prophet is addressing the people of Judah during a time of threat from empires like Assyria and Babylon, promising God's restoration and renewal for His chosen people. This verse depicts a future era of spiritual revival where individuals will publicly declare their devotion to God by adopting names that signify their covenant identity, such as the Lord's, Jacob, or Israel. It reflects the ancient Near Eastern cultural practice of using names to denote allegiance and heritage within a community.
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