According to their deeds, accordingly he will repay, fury to his adversaries, recompence to his enemies; to the islands he will repay recompence.
God will pay people back according to what they have done. He will pour out his anger on those who oppose him and give his enemies what they deserve. Even distant lands and islands will receive the consequences they have earned.
God is saying he will hold everyone accountable for their actions, giving both justice to the wicked and what people truly deserve based on how they've lived.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah wrote this during a time when Israel was suffering under oppression and wondering if God cared about injustice. The prophet was assuring God's people that divine justice would eventually come to all nations, not just Israel's immediate enemies. The mention of 'islands' refers to distant maritime nations, showing God's justice extends to the entire known world.
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