Isaiah 62:8 Meaning
The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies; and the sons of the stranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured:
Context Explained
6I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence,
7And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
8The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies; and the sons of the stranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured:
9But they that have gathered it shall eat it, and praise the LORD; and they that have brought it together shall drink it in the courts of my holiness.
10Go through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people; cast up, cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up a standard for the people.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Joel 2:19
God promises to restore the grain and wine to His people, similar to this verse's promise of provision.
Matthew 6:33
Jesus teaches that God provides for those who seek His kingdom first, paralleling the assurance of provision.
Isaiah 25:6
Both verses celebrate God's abundant provision for His people.
Source: Isaiah 62:8