Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged.
Listen to me, you who pursue what is right and seek the LORD: remember the rock you were cut from and the quarry you were dug out of.
God is telling His people to remember their origins and where they came from as they pursue righteousness and seek Him.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah wrote this during a time when the Jewish people faced exile and uncertainty about their future as God's chosen nation. The prophet was encouraging them to remember their heritage, particularly their connection to Abraham and Sarah, who were the 'rock' and 'quarry' from which the nation of Israel originated. This message came as comfort during a period when they questioned whether God had abandoned His promises to them.
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