Isaiah 64:10

"Don’t be furious, LORD. Don’t remember iniquity forever. Look and see, we beg you, we are all your people."

Key Reflection

Isaiah 64:10 reflects a plea from the exiled Israelites to their God, acknowledging that they are fully aware of their sinfulness and the consequences of their actions. The context is one of deep sorrow over the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple, which were symbols of divine presence and covenant. By humbly calling themselves "all your people," the exiles emphasize their collective responsibility for the disasters that have befallen them, hoping to evoke God's mercy and forgiveness in light of their dire circumstances.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Thy holy cities are a wilderness -It is to be remembered that this is supposed to be spoken near the close of the exile in Babylon. In accordance with the usual custom in this book, Isaiah throws himself forward by prophetic anticipation into that future period, and describes the scene as if it were passing before his eyes (see the Introduction, Section 7). He uses language such as the exiles would use; he puts arguments into their mouths which it would be proper for them to use; he describes the feelings which they would then have.

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