Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant;
Also, foreigners who choose to follow the LORD, who serve Him and love the LORD's name, who become His servants, who honor the Sabbath and don't treat it carelessly, and who hold tight to my promise—
God is welcoming foreigners who genuinely choose to follow Him, serve Him faithfully, and commit to His ways.
📚 Historical Context
This passage was written during or after the Babylonian exile when many Jewish people were scattered among foreign nations. At this time, there were strict rules about who could participate in Israel's religious life, often excluding foreigners and those not born into the covenant community. Isaiah is announcing God's revolutionary plan to welcome non-Israelites who genuinely seek to follow Him.
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