Reading of Isaiah 51

In the Passion paraphrase, it says, You unhappy one, storm tossed and troubled, I am ready to rebuild you with precious stones, embed your foundation with sapphires. I will make your towers of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious delightful stones. And this is especially for you. All your children will be taught by Yahweh and great be their peace and prosperity.

You will be established in righteousness. Oppression will be far from them. Fear be far from them. Yes, terror will not come near you, nor will you be afraid. If anyone dares to stir up strife against you, it is not from me. Those who challenge you will go down and defeat. See, I am the one who created the craftsman and fans the coals into a fire and forges a weapon fit for its purpose.

And the Lord, I feel like he’s highlighting that you are his weapon, that he’s forged. I am the one who created the destroyer to destroy, but I promise you, no weapon meant to hurt you will succeed, and you will refute every accusing word spoken against you. This promise is the inheritance of Yahweh’s servants, and their vindication is from me, says Yahweh.

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