And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.
And Isaiah adds this: 'There's going to be someone from Jesse's family line who will rise up to lead all nations, not just Israel, but everyone. And people from every background will put their hope in him.'
God's plan was always bigger than one group, it's for everyone, everywhere.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Romans to address tensions between Jewish and Gentile believers in the early church. He quoted from the prophet Isaiah (specifically Isaiah 11:10) to show that the Messiah, Jesus, was prophesied as a descendant of Jesse who would rule over the Gentiles and become their source of hope. This highlighted God's long-standing plan to include all nations in His salvation, fulfilling Old Testament promises.
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