And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.
Even when you grow old and your hair turns gray, I am still the same God. I will carry you and support you. I created you, and I will take care of you. I will carry you and rescue you.
God is promising that He will never abandon His people, but will carry and care for them throughout their entire lives, even into old age.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah spoke these words to the Israelites during their exile in Babylon, when they felt abandoned and wondered if God had forgotten them. This promise came as comfort during one of the darkest periods in Israel's history, assuring them that God's faithfulness endures forever. The imagery contrasts sharply with the Babylonian gods, which had to be carried by people and could not save themselves.
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