Isaiah 56:4

"Let no foreigner who has joined himself to the LORD speak, saying, “The LORD will surely separate me from his people.” Do not let the eunuch say, “Behold, I am a dry tree.”"

Key Reflection

These verses emphasize that those who have embraced the faith, regardless of their background or physical condition (like eunuchs), are integral to God's people and should not doubt their acceptance or significance in the community. Instead of feeling marginalized, they should find strength and purpose within the faith community.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

For thus saith the Lord unto the eunuchs -Even the eunuchs, who have hitherto been excluded from the privileges of the people of God, and who have been regarded as a separated and degraded people, shall be admitted to the same privileges as others. That keep my sabbaths -The word is used here in the plural, though the weekly Sabbath is probably particularly intended. It may be, however, that the word is used to represent religious observances in general (see the notes atIsaiah 56:2). And choose the things that please me -Who will be willing to sacrifice their own pleasure and preferences to those things which I choose, and in which I delight.

More from Isaiah 56

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Go deeper with Bible.talk - your AI Bible study companion