Thy children shall make haste; thy destroyers and they that made thee waste shall go forth of thee.
Your children will hurry to return to you; those who destroyed you and left you in ruins will leave and go away from you.
God is promising that Israel's people will quickly return home while their enemies who devastated them will depart.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah 49 is part of the prophetic book written during the 8th century BC, when Israel faced threats from empires like Assyria and Babylon, leading to exile and destruction. The verse promises the restoration of Jerusalem, with its people returning to rebuild after their oppressors are removed, reflecting God's covenant faithfulness to His chosen nation. This fits into the broader theme of hope for redemption amid judgment in the prophecies of Isaiah.
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