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Isaiah 65:13-15

King James Version (KJV)

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13. Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, my servants shall eat, but ye shall be hungry: behold, my servants shall drink, but ye shall be thirsty: behold, my servants shall rejoice, but ye shall be ashamed: 14. Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit. 15. And ye shall leave your name for a curse unto my chosen: for the Lord GOD shall slay thee, and call his servants by another name:

Isaiah 65:13-15 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 65:13

Theological / Devotional

My servants shall eat. Verses 13-15 list a series of contrasts between the faithful in Israel and those who had rebelled against God. His children will have their wants supplied, while those who set a table for heathen gods will suffer for want of food (see chs. 3:1; 8:21).

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