For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.
For I, the LORD, love justice and hate it when people steal to make their sacrifices to me. I will guide their work with truth, and I will make a lasting promise with them.
God is saying He values justice and honesty above religious rituals, and He promises to guide His people truthfully and make an eternal covenant with them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy about the restoration of Israel after their exile in Babylon. During this time, the people had lost their temple and proper worship practices, and many had compromised their faith. Isaiah is speaking God's promise that when they return, He wants genuine righteousness, not corrupt religious practices where people might steal or cheat to afford their offerings.
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