Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise.
Violence will no longer be heard in your land, and there will be no more devastation or destruction within your borders. Instead, you will name your walls 'Salvation' and your gates 'Praise.'
God is promising a future time of complete peace and safety, where destruction is replaced with salvation and praise.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah 60 is part of a prophetic vision in the Book of Isaiah, where God promises restoration and glory to Jerusalem after the hardships of exile and judgment faced by the people of Judah. Historically, this period included invasions by foreign powers like the Babylonians, which led to the destruction of the city and the captivity of its inhabitants, making these promises a source of hope for renewal. The verse depicts a future era of divine peace, contrasting the violence of the past with a secure city symbolizing God's salvation and praise.
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