I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walketh in a way that was not good, after their own thoughts;
I have reached out my hands all day long to a stubborn people who walk down the wrong path, following their own ideas instead of mine.
God is saying that He has constantly reached out with open arms to His people, even though they keep choosing to go their own way instead of following Him.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the 8th century BC, speaking to a nation that had repeatedly rebelled against God through idolatry and disobedience, despite His covenant promises. This verse comes from a section of Isaiah's prophecies that address the people's stubborn ways and God's patient outreach amid threats of judgment and exile. It reflects the broader historical context of Israel's spiritual decline leading up to the Babylonian captivity.
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