Isaiah 51:19

"There is no one to guide her among all the sons to whom she has given birth; and there is no one who takes her by the hand among all the sons whom she has brought up."

Key Reflection

This verse suggests a profound sense of isolation and abandonment, emphasizing that even those born into the same family do not provide support or guidance, highlighting a deep spiritual struggle and lack of mentorship or covenantal relationship with God. The imagery underscores the need for divine guidance and solace in times of hardship.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

These two things are come unto thee -Margin, ‘Happened.’ That is, two sources of calamity have come upon thee; to wit, famine and the sword, producing desolation and destruction; or desolation by famine, and destruction by the sword (see Lowth on Hebrew Poetry, Lect. xix.) The idea here is, that far-spread destruction had occurred, caused by the two things, famine and the sword. Who shall be sorry for thee? -That is, who shall be able so to pity thee as to furnish relief? Desolation -By famine. And destruction -Margin, as Hebrew, ‘Breaking.’ refers to the calamities which would be inflicted by the sword. The land would be desolated, and famine would spread over it.

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