Isaiah 32:9

"But the noble devises noble things, and he will continue in noble things."

Key Reflection

In Isaiah's context, this verse contrasts the actions of the noble with those who are not. The original audience would have understood that a noble person—someone of high standing and integrity—would consistently act in ways befitting their status. These nobles were expected to maintain their noble conduct, reflecting the principles of righteousness and leadership. This passage emphasizes the consistency and reliability of noble behavior, setting it against the backdrop of the societal and moral challenges faced by Judah during Isaiah's time.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Rise up ... -Rosenmuller supposes that this commences a new vision or prophecy; and that the former partIsaiah 32:9-14refers to the desolation of Judea by the invasion of Sennacherib, and the latterIsaiah 32:15-20to the prosperity which would succeed that invasion. It cannot be doubted that this is the general reference of the passage, but there does not seem to be a necessity of making a division here. The entire prophecy, including the whole chapter, relates in general to the reign of Hezekiah; and as these events were to occur during his reign, the prophet groups them together, and presents them as constituting important events in his reign.

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