Isaiah 27:7 Meaning
Hath he smitten him, as he smote those that smote him? or is he slain according to the slaughter of them that are slain by him?
Context Explained
5Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me.
6He shall cause them that come of Jacob to take root: Israel shall blossom and bud, and fill the face of the world with fruit.
7Hath he smitten him, as he smote those that smote him? or is he slain according to the slaughter of them that are slain by him?
8In measure, when it shooteth forth, thou wilt debate with it: he stayeth his rough wind in the day of the east wind.
9By this therefore shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged; and this is all the fruit to take away his sin; when he maketh all the stones of the altar as chalkstones that are beaten in sunder, the groves and images shall not stand up.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Hebrews 12:6
Both verses discuss God's discipline as a sign of His love.
Proverbs 3:12
This verse also highlights the theme of divine discipline.
Revelation 3:19
Both verses encourage correction and repentance in the face of God's discipline.
Source: Isaiah 27:7