Isaiah 26:17

"LORD, in trouble they have visited you. They poured out a prayer when your chastening was on them."

Key Reflection

In Isaiah 26:17, the people of Israel are expressing their desperate cry to the LORD during times of distress and affliction. The verse highlights how they turned to prayer when God's discipline fell upon them, indicating a deep trust in His sovereignty even amidst trials. This passage underscores the interwoven themes of suffering and supplication, reflecting both the hardships faced by the nation and their unwavering faith in seeking divine intervention during moments of adversity.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Like as a woman with child ... -This verse is designed to state their griefs and sorrows during the time of their oppression in Babylon. The comparison used here is one that is very frequent in the sacred writings to represent any great suffering (seePsalms 48:6;Jeremiah 6:24;Jeremiah 13:21;Jeremiah 22:23;Jeremiah 49:24;Jeremiah 50:43;Micah 4:9-10).

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