Isaiah 48:3

"for they call themselves citizens of the holy city, and rely on the God of Israel; the LORD of Armies is his name."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights the self-deception of those who claim to be part of Jerusalem, seeing it as a guarantee of their righteousness. However, true faith involves reliance on God's character and power, symbolized by His name—the LORD of Armies—which signifies His sovereignty and strength.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

I have declared the former things -That is, in former times I have predicted future events by the prophets, which have come to pass as they were foretold. Though the fulfillment might have appeared to be long delayed, yet it came to pass at the very time, showing it to be an exact fulfillment of the prophecy. The design of thus referring to the former predictions is, to remind them of their proneness to disregard his declarations, and to recall to their attention the fact that all that he said would be certainly accomplished. As a people, they had been prone to disbelieve his word.

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