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Isaiah 2:4 · KJV

"And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more."

King James Version

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Passage Context

2And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.
3And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
4And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.
5O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD.
6Therefore thou hast forsaken thy people the house of Jacob, because they be replenished from the east, and are soothsayers like the Philistines, and they please themselves in the children of strangers.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does peace among nations mean to you?

2

How can you contribute to a culture of peace in your life?

3

When have you experienced a moment of reconciliation?

Life Application

peace

Actively seek to resolve conflicts in your relationships and community.

faith

Pray for guidance on how to promote peace in your surroundings.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

Jesus embodies the peace and justice described here, transforming hearts and nations.

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