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Isaiah 16:1 Β· KJV

"Send ye the lamb to the ruler of the land from Sela to the wilderness, unto the mount of the daughter of Zion."

King James Version

What does Isaiah 16:1 mean? β†’

Passage Context

1Send ye the lamb to the ruler of the land from Sela to the wilderness, unto the mount of the daughter of Zion.
2For it shall be, that, as a wandering bird cast out of the nest, so the daughters of Moab shall be at the fords of Arnon.
3Take counsel, execute judgment; make thy shadow as the night in the midst of the noonday; hide the outcasts; bewray not him that wandereth.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to those in authority?

2

What does it mean to you to offer peace?

3

When have you felt the need to make amends?

Life Application

relationships

Consider how you can extend peace to someone you are in conflict with.

faith

Reflect on how your faith can guide your interactions with others.

Places in This Verse

Sela(Petra, Jordan today)

Sela was a significant city in ancient Edom, known for its rock-cut architecture. It served as a strategic location for trade and defense.

Zion(Jerusalem today)

Zion refers to a hill in Jerusalem, symbolizing the spiritual center of the Jewish people and the location of the Temple.

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

This verse foreshadows the coming of Jesus as the Lamb of God, who is sent to bring salvation to His people.

See also: John 1:29

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