Isaiah 66:17 Meaning
They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind one tree in the midst, eating swine's flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, shall be consumed together, saith the LORD.
Context Explained
15For, behold, the LORD will come with fire, and with his chariots like a whirlwind, to render his anger with fury, and his rebuke with flames of fire.
16For by fire and by his sword will the LORD plead with all flesh: and the slain of the LORD shall be many.
17They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind one tree in the midst, eating swine's flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, shall be consumed together, saith the LORD.
18For I know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory.
19And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them unto the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow, to Tubal, and Javan, to the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 7:1-2
Jesus teaches about judgment, which resonates with the consequences described in Isaiah.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Paul lists behaviors that lead to exclusion from the kingdom, similar to Isaiah's warning.
Revelation 21:27
Revelation emphasizes that nothing impure will enter the New Jerusalem, echoing the theme of purity.
Source: Isaiah 66:17