For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.
For the Lord GOD will help me, so I will not be confused or discouraged. I have set my face like flint stone, and I know that I will not be put to shame.
The writer is expressing unwavering confidence that God will help them, giving them the strength to face whatever comes without being ashamed or backing down.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the third 'Servant Song' in Isaiah, where God's servant (often understood as the Messiah) speaks about enduring suffering and opposition. The prophet Isaiah wrote during a time when Israel faced threats from powerful enemies like Assyria and Babylon. The imagery of setting one's face 'like flint' refers to the hardest stone available, showing absolute determination and resolve.
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