For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come.
For the day of punishment is in my heart, and the time to rescue my people has arrived.
God is declaring that the time has come for Him to punish evil and deliver His people.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah prophesied during a time of political upheaval in ancient Judah around the 8th century BC, warning of God's judgment on nations that oppressed His people and promising future deliverance. This verse is part of a poetic passage where God speaks of His vengeance against enemies and the redemption of Israel, likely referring to events like the Babylonian exile and the eventual return from captivity. In the broader biblical narrative, it underscores God's role as both a just warrior and a faithful redeemer to His covenant people.
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