Isaiah 58:10

"Then you will call, and the LORD will answer. You will cry for help, and he will say, ‘Here I am.’ “If you take away from among you the yoke, finger pointing, and speaking wickedly;"

Key Reflection

This passage emphasizes that true calling out to God involves more than just vocal prayer; it requires genuine repentance and a transformation of behavior. By removing oppressive practices and ceasing to criticize others, one opens themselves up to God's presence and response in their life.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry -Lowth, on the authority of eight manuscripts, renders this, ‘If thou bring forth thy bread to the hungry.’ So the Syriac and Noyes. But the authority is not sufficient to justify the change in the text, nor is it necessary. The word ‘soul’ here is synonymous with heart, or benevolent affection; and the idea is, if they expressed benevolent affection or kindness toward those in want. Then shall thy light rise in obscurity -That is, it will be as if the cheerful light of the sun should rise amidst the shades of midnight.

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