Isaiah 60:21

Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))

ሕዝ​ብሽ ሁሉ ጻድ​ቃን ይሆ​ናሉ፤ ምድ​ር​ንም ለዘ​ለ​ዓ​ለም ይወ​ር​ሳሉ፤ እር​ሱ​ንም ለማ​መ​ስ​ገን የእ​ጆ​ቹን ሥራ ይጠ​ብ​ቃሉ።

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God promises that His people will be righteous and will inherit the land forever. He refers to them as a branch of His planting, emphasizing His work and the glory He seeks.

Explained for Children

Imagine you plant a tree in your garden. You take care of it, and it grows strong. God is like that with His people. He takes care of them, and they grow to be good and righteous, and they get to live in a special place forever.

Historical Background

Isaiah wrote this verse around 700 BC, during the Babylonian exile. The audience was the Israelites who were in exile and needed hope. The cultural setting was one of hardship and longing for restoration.

Living It Out Today

A modern scenario could be a community working together to rebuild a neighborhood after a disaster. Just as God promises His people a place and righteousness, this community shows how people can work together to create a just and enduring environment.

Topics

• righteousness
• inheritance
• promise
• restoration
• divine work
• glory

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 31:27
• Psalm 1:3
• Matthew 3:10
• Romans 6:22
• Revelation 21:7

Recommended Reading

Commentary Isaiah Commentaries → Get This Bible Amharic (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ)) Study Bible →

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this verse relate to the concept of eternal life?

This verse speaks of inheriting the land forever, which can be understood as a promise of eternal life and dwelling in a place of righteousness under God's care.

What does it mean that God's people are 'a branch of His planting'?

The phrase signifies that God nurtures His people like a gardener cares for a tree, emphasizing His role in their growth and righteousness.

How can this verse inspire community service?

This verse can inspire community service by reminding us that, like God's people, we are called to work together and create a just, enduring environment for all.

What does it mean that God's people will 'be all righteous'?

It means that God's people will be morally upright and in right relationship with Him, reflecting His character and living according to His will.