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Isaiah 4:3

King James Version (KJV)

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Isaiah 4:3

Verse 3 of 6

Scripture focus

And it shall come to pass, [that he that is] left in Zion, and [he that] remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, [even] every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem:

Isaiah 4:3 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 4:3

Theological / Devotional

Shall be called holy. The great burden of Isaiah’s message was holiness. He saw the Lord seated upon His throne, and was deeply impressed with the holy character of God (ch. 6:3). The title he constantly applies to God is “the Holy One of Israel” (chs. 1:4; 5:19,24; 10:20; 12:6; 17:7; 29:19; 30:11, 12, 15; 31:1; 37:23; 41:14, 16, 20; 43:3, 14; 45:11; 47:4; 48:17; 49:7; 54:5; 55:5; 60:9, 14). This exact title is found outside Isaiah only six times in the Bible (2 Kings 19:22; Ps. 71:22; 78:41; 89:18; Jer. 50:29 ; 51:5). Isaiah’s constant objective was that Israel should forsake their sins and become a holy people.

Written among the living. Literally, “written for life.” God keeps a record of every individual on earth. The names of some are recorded for life in the book of life. See Ex. 32:32; Ps. 69:28; Eze. 13:9; Dan. 12:1; Mal. 3:16; Phil. 4:3; Rev. 3:5 ; 13:8; 21:27. All whose names are not blotted out of the book of life will enter God’s kingdom a holy people.

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