Isaiah 66:9 Meaning
Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the LORD: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God.
Context Explained
7Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child.
8Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.
9Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the LORD: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God.
10Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her:
11That ye may suck, and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations; that ye may milk out, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Galatians 4:27
Paul uses the imagery of birth to describe the promise fulfilled in Christ.
Romans 8:22
Paul speaks of creation groaning for redemption, echoing the theme of birth and new life.
Revelation 21:5
God promises to make all things new, linking to the theme of new beginnings.
Source: Isaiah 66:9