Isaiah 29:20

"The humble also will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights that true joy and rejoicing are reserved for those who are humble before God and poor in spirit, as they find their satisfaction in Him rather than worldly wealth or status. It emphasizes that the humility and poverty of heart lead to a deeper, more authentic relationship with the Holy One of Israel, bringing about genuine gladness and contentment.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

For the terrible one -The violent one (עריץ‛ârı̂yts), the oppressor, who had exercised cruelty over them. This, I suppose, refers to the haughty among the Jews themselves; to those who held offices of power, and who abused them to oppress the poor and needy. And the scorner -(seeIsaiah 28:14,Isaiah 28:22). Is consumed -Shall be entirely destroyed. And all that watch for iniquity -That is, who anxiously seek for opportunities to commit iniquity.

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