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
This verse is part of God's response through the prophet Isaiah, likely written during the 8th century BC when Israel and Judah were repeatedly turning away from God to worship idols and follow pagan practices. Despite God's continuous attempts to call them back through prophets and blessings, the people persistently chose their own rebellious path rather than obedience to God's ways.
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