For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.
My hand has made all these things, and that's how they all came to be, says the LORD. But here's who I pay attention to: the person who is humble and has a broken, sorry heart, and who deeply respects my word.
God is saying that even though He created everything in the universe, He especially notices and cares for people who are humble, genuinely sorry for their wrongs, and have deep respect for His word.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the 8th-7th centuries BC, a time of political instability and threats from empires like Assyria and Babylon, where the people often relied on empty religious rituals rather than genuine faith. In Isaiah 66, God speaks as the sovereign creator of all things, emphasizing that true worship comes from a humble heart, as the nation faced judgment and the promise of restoration. This verse highlights the contrast between God's vast power over creation and His specific attention to those who respond to Him with reverence.
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