The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.
The Lord God has given me the ability to speak with wisdom, so I know how to say the right words at the right time to those who are tired and discouraged. Every morning he wakes me up and opens my ears to listen and learn like a student.
The writer is describing how God gives him both the wisdom to speak encouragingly to weary people and the discipline to listen and learn from God each morning.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Isaiah, written during a time when the people of Judah faced threats from powerful empires like Babylon, the prophet Isaiah speaks as the servant of the Lord, likely referring to himself or a future figure of redemption. This verse highlights how God equips the servant with wisdom to encourage the weary, amid the broader context of exile and spiritual unfaithfulness among the Israelites. It fits into the "Servant Songs" that emphasize God's plan for restoration and justice.
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