For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.
What does Isaiah 30:15 mean?
The Jews were the only professing people God then had in the world, yet many among them were rebellious. They had the light, but they loved darkness rather.
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Keep this verse inside Isaiah 30:13-17 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Commentary on Isaiah 30:15
For thus saith the Lord God - The design of this verse is to give a reason for the destruction that should come upon them. That reason was, that God had indicated to them the path of truth and safety, but they chose not to follow it, and refused to put confidence in him. In returning - In returning to God; that is, if you are converted to him. And rest - That is, by calmly reposing on God for assistance, and not seeking the alliance of Egypt (see Exodus 14:13 ). In quietness - In a collected, quiet state of mind. In confidence - By putting simple trust in God.
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Context in Isaiah 30
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Isaiah 30 belongs to the middle movement of the book, especially the section often described as narratives around Assyria and Hezekiah. Isaiah is one of Scripture’s grandest prophetic books, moving from holy judgment to consolation, servant imagery, and new-creation hope. Read this chapter with the wider themes of holiness, judgment, and remnant in view so the individual verses keep their proper weight.
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