Isaiah 4:4

"It will happen that he who is left in Zion and he who remains in Jerusalem shall be called holy, even everyone who is written among the living in Jerusalem,"

Key Reflection

Isaiah 4:4 speaks of a future time when those who remain faithful in Jerusalem will be declared holy. This prophecy envisions a purification process where the Lord will cleanse Jerusalem from its impurities, both moral and spiritual, ensuring that only the righteous are left. The verse suggests that this holiness is not just for a select few but extends to all who are accounted as part of God's people in Jerusalem, emphasizing a comprehensive sanctification among those who remain steadfast during trials.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

When the Lord -That is, “after” God has done this, then all that are written among the living shall be called holy. The prophet in this verse states the benefits of “affliction” in purifying the people of God. He had said, in the previous verse, that all who should be left in Zion should be called holy. He here states that “previous” to that, the defilement of the people would be removed by judgment. Shall have washed away -The expression, “to wash,” is often used to denote to “purify” in any way. In allusion to this fact is the beautiful promise inZechariah 13:1; see the note atIsaiah 1:16.

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