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Isaiah 56:6-8

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

6. Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant; 7. Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices [shall be] accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people. 8. The Lord GOD which gathereth the outcasts of Israel saith, Yet will I gather [others] to him, beside those that are gathered unto him.

Isaiah 56:6-8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 56:6

Theological / Devotional

Sons of the stranger. See on v. 3. Gentiles were to enjoy the same rights and privileges as Jews. The only condition was submission to the Lord’s requirements.

To love. Dead Sea scroll 1QIs reads “to bless.”

The sabbath. See on v. 2. This verse is a conclusive answer to those who assert that the Sabbath is not for the Gentiles.

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