The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies; and the sons of the stranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured:
What does Isaiah 62:8 mean?
God's professing people must be a praying people. He is not displeased with us for being earnest, as men commonly are; he bids us to cry after him, and give him no rest, Luke 11:5 .
Key themes
Justice and mercyPeaceHolinessJudgment
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Keep this verse inside Isaiah 62:6-9 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
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Glossary
- Jerusalem Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.