Isaiah 49:14

"Sing, heavens, and be joyful, earth! Break out into singing, mountains! For the LORD has comforted his people, and will have compassion on his afflicted."

Key Reflection

This verse invites creation itself to join in celebration as the Lord comforts His people and shows mercy to the oppressed. It underscores a divine invitation for all of nature to express joy in the restoration and comfort promised by God.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

But Zion said -On the word ‘Zion,’ see the note atIsaiah 1:8. The language here is that of complaint, and expresses the deep feeling of the people of God amidst many calamities, afflictions, and trials. It may be applicable to the exile Jews in Babylon during their long captivity, as if God had forsaken them; or to those who were waiting for the coming of the Messiah, and who were sighing for the divine interposition under him to restore the beauty of Zion, and to extend his kingdom; or in general, to the church when wickedness triumphs in a community, and when God seems to have forsaken Zion, and to have forgotten its interests.

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