Isaiah 17:7

"Yet gleanings will be left there, like the shaking of an olive tree, two or three olives in the top of the uppermost bough, four or five in the outermost branches of a fruitful tree,” says the LORD, the God of Israel."

Key Reflection

This verse signifies that despite widespread judgment and destruction, a remnant will survive, symbolized by the few olives left on the highest branches after harvesting. This remnant represents faithful believers who endure through trials, preserving the faith in Israel.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

At that day shall a man look to his Maker -Instead of confiding in their strongly fortified places and armies, they shall look for aid and protection to the God that made them, and who alone can help them. National afflictions and judgments often have the effect to turn the eyes of even a wicked and rebellious people to God. They feel their danger; they are convinced of their guilt; they see that no one but God can protect them; and for a time they are willing, even by humiliation and fasting, to seek the divine protection. His eyes shall have respect ... -He shall look up to, or regard. The Holy One of Israel -The God of Israel; the true God.

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