Isaiah 26:13

"LORD, you will ordain peace for us, for you have also done all our work for us."

Key Reflection

Isaiah 26:13 speaks to a sense of divine protection and provision amidst trials. The people invoke the Lord, acknowledging that He not only brings about peace but also has already accomplished all their needs and labors on their behalf. This verse reflects a deep trust in God's sovereignty, highlighting how His active involvement in their lives provides both security and fulfillment, even in difficult times.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Other lords beside thee have had dominion -The allusion here is to the kings of Babylon who had subdued and oppressed them, and who in their long captivity had held them in subjection to their laws. But by thee only will we make mention of thy name -This may be better rendered, ‘but only thee, thy name will we henceforward commemorate.’ The words ‘by thee,’ and ‘thy name,’ are put in apposition, and denote the same thing. The word ‘make mention’ (נזכירnazekiyr) means literally to cause to be remembered; to commemorate; to celebrate.

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