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
In the context of Isaiah's prophecy, this verse is set during the post-exilic period around the 6th century BC, when the Jewish people were returning from Babylonian captivity and rebuilding their community. It addresses the inclusion of foreigners who desired to worship the God of Israel, emphasizing that they could join His people by observing the Sabbath and adhering to the covenant, which challenged traditional views of ethnic exclusivity. This message of openness reflected God's broader plan to extend salvation to all nations.
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