Isaiah · Chapter 56 King James Version

Isaiah 56:1

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The Scripture

(1) Thus saith the LORD, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

In this chapter God declares a new covenant with the people of Israel, especially the poor and foreigners, promising them land and a place among the nations. He assures them that He will be their God and that they will be a blessing to others. The focus is on God's justice and the inclusion of the marginalized.

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