Isaiah 56:1 Meaning
Thus saith the LORD, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.
Context Explained
1Thus saith the LORD, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.
2Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil.
3Neither let the son of the stranger, that hath joined himself to the LORD, speak, saying, The LORD hath utterly separated me from his people: neither let the eunuch say, Behold, I am a dry tree.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Isaiah 61:1
This verse is fulfilled in Jesus' proclamation of good news.
Romans 1:16-17
Paul discusses the righteousness of God revealed in the gospel.
Psalm 85:9
Both verses emphasize God's salvation being near to those who seek Him.
Source: Isaiah 56:1