Behold, thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not, and nations that knew not thee shall run unto thee because of the LORD thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel; for he hath glorified thee.
Look, you will call to a nation you don't know, and nations that have never known you will come running to you because of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has honored you.
God is promising that He will draw people from all nations to His people, even nations that have never known them before, because God will honor and glorify His people.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, Isaiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the 8th century BC, addressing a people facing threats from powerful empires like Assyria and later Babylon, with this verse part of a broader message of restoration and hope. God promises that Israel, despite its current struggles, will one day attract nations it doesn't know, symbolizing the expansion of God's covenant beyond the Jews to include Gentiles. This reflects the biblical theme of God's glory drawing all peoples to Himself, as seen in the eventual return from exile and the fulfillment in the New Testament.
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