Isaiah 26:12

"LORD, your hand is lifted up, yet they don’t see; but they will see your zeal for the people and be disappointed. Yes, fire will consume your adversaries."

Key Reflection

Isaiah 26:12 conveys God's enduring commitment to His people despite their blindness to His power and protection. The lifting of His hand symbolizes His revealed strength, but the people fail to see it; however, they will eventually recognize His zeal for them, leading to disappointment in their adversaries who have opposed Him.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Thou wilt ordain peace -The word ‘peace’ here seems to stand opposed to the evils of various kinds which they had experienced in the captivity at Babylon; and to refer net only to peace, but also to prosperity, and to the continued divine favor. For thou hast wrought all our works in us -Or rather, ‘for us’ (לנוּlânû). It is owing to thy hand that we are saved.

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