For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.
What does Isaiah 54:10 mean?
As God is slow to anger, so he is swift to show mercy. And how sweet the returns of mercy would be, when God should come and comfort them!
Key themes
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Keep this verse inside Isaiah 54:6-10 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Commentary on Isaiah 54:10
For the mountains shall depart - (See the notes at Isaiah 51:6 ). The covenant of my peace - That is, the covenant by which I promise peace and prosperity to thee.
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Context in Isaiah 54
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Isaiah 54 belongs to the middle movement of the book, especially the section often described as new exodus, Zion, and new creation. 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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