Isaiah 33:17 Meaning
Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off.
Context Explained
15He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil;
16He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.
17Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off.
18Thine heart shall meditate terror. Where is the scribe? where is the receiver? where is he that counted the towers?
19Thou shalt not see a fierce people, a people of a deeper speech than thou canst perceive; of a stammering tongue, that thou canst not understand.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God, echoing the theme of seeing the king.
Source: Isaiah 33:17