Isaiah 58:9
The Scripture
(9) Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the prophet urges the people to seek justice and love, and to turn away from their idols and oppression. He calls them to be generous, to keep their vows, and to be faithful to God. The message stresses that true righteousness comes from inner change, not external rituals.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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