Isaiah 51:5

"“Listen to me, my people; and hear me, my nation, for a law will go out from me, and I will establish my justice for a light to the peoples."

Key Reflection

This verse calls for the Israelites to listen and heed the divine law that will guide not just them but all nations. It signifies God's commitment to bring justice as a beacon for humanity, establishing a universal standard of righteousness.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

My righteousness is near -The word ‘righteousness’ is used in a great variety of significations. Here it means, probably, the faithful completion of his promises to his people (Lowth). My salvation is gone forth -The promise of salvation is gone forth, and already the execution of that purpose is commenced. He would soon deliver his people; he would at no distant period extend salvation to all nations. And mine arm shall judge the people -That is, shall dispense judgment to them. The ‘arm’ here is put for himself, as the arm is the instrument by which we execute our purposes (see the notes atIsaiah 51:9).

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