26But he backs the word of his servant and confirms the counsel of his messengers. He says to Jerusalem, "Be inhabited," and to the cities of Judah, "Be rebuilt," and to the ruins, "I raise you up."
Isaiah 44 is a chapter of stark contrasts: tender promise and fierce polemic. The Lord first pours out comfort on His chosen servant Israel, promising Spirit and blessing upon their descendants. Then, in a dramatic pivot, He exposes the absurdity of idolatry with surgical satire
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