Isaiah · Chapter 56 King James Version

Isaiah 56:2

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The Scripture

(2) Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil.
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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