Umatmu sebanyak pasir di laut, tetapi hanya sedikit dari mereka kembali kepada Tuhan. Mereka kembali kepada Allah, tetapi pertama-tama, negerimu akan binasa. Allah telah mengumumkan bahwa Dia menghancurkan tanah itu, dan kemudian keadilan datang ke sana, seperti sungai mengalir penuh.
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This verse says that even though God's people, Israel, are as numerous as the sand on the sea, only a few will return from exile. God is in control and will judge, but there will be a righteous remnant. The speaker is Isaiah, the prophet.
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Imagine you have a jar full of sand. Even if you lose most of the sand, you still have some left. That's like God's people. Some will come back, and God will make things right.
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The book of Isaiah was written by the prophet Isaiah around 700-600 BC. This verse speaks to the Israelites who were about to face exile in Assyria. The culture was one of divine kingship and prophecy.
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In modern times, this verse can apply to a community facing a crisis, like a natural disaster. Even if many leave, a resilient core will stay and rebuild with righteousness and integrity.