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Isaiah 56:8 · KJV

"The Lord GOD which gathereth the outcasts of Israel saith, Yet will I gather others to him, beside those that are gathered unto him."

King James Version

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Passage Context

6Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant;
7Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.
8The Lord GOD which gathereth the outcasts of Israel saith, Yet will I gather others to him, beside those that are gathered unto him.
9All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, yea, all ye beasts in the forest.
10His watchmen are blind: they are all ignorant, they are all dumb dogs, they cannot bark; sleeping, lying down, loving to slumber.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you see God's inclusivity in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to be gathered by God?

3

When have you felt like an outcast, and how did God respond?

Life Application

relationships

Reach out to those who feel excluded and show them love.

faith

Embrace the idea that God's love extends beyond boundaries.

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

This verse anticipates the gathering of all people to God, which is fulfilled in Jesus' ministry to the Gentiles.

See also: John 10:16

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